Nagaland's 'Operation Abhiyas' Tests Emergency Preparedness Across Districts

Nagaland recently tested its emergency preparedness through 'Operation Abhiyas', a series of mock drills across 10 districts. This large-scale exercise follows a directive from the Ministry of Home Affairs aimed at bolstering civil defence mechanisms nationwide.

In the state's capital, Kohima, the drill replicated an airstrike scenario with the Nagaland Public Service Commission office as the target. The exercise included emergency sirens and resulted in 10 mock casualties. Deputy Commissioner of Kohima, B Henok Buchem, highlighted the rapid mobilization of responders who set up a temporary hospital and demilitarised zones, ensuring realistic emergency management practices.

The operation involved diverse stakeholders, including police, medical teams, and personnel from the Assam Rifles, emphasizing the importance of inter-agency coordination. Alongside Kohima, similar drills were executed in other districts, simulating scenarios like building fires and civilian evacuations, effectively assessing the state's disaster readiness.

(With inputs from agencies.)