A comprehensive joint counter-terrorist mock exercise was successfully conducted at Delhi Airport on Sunday, September 14, 2025, aimed at strengthening threat response mechanisms and improving tactical preparedness. The large-scale drill involved seamless coordination among multiple security and emergency response agencies, reflecting a robust approach to safeguarding one of India’s busiest aviation hubs.
The exercise saw active participation from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Quick Reaction Team (QRT), Delhi Police, National Security Guard (NSG), Delhi Traffic Police, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), Fire Services, Medical Teams, and the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), along with other key stakeholders. The drill simulated the entire spectrum of crisis management, from initial alert initiation to threat neutralization, followed by a detailed post-operation debriefing.
This initiative comes in the wake of heightened global security concerns, including a recent incident on September 12, 2025, where a Russian drone incursion into Polish airspace disrupted European air travel, underscoring the evolving risks to aviation security. The mock exercise at Delhi Airport was designed to bolster inter-agency synergy and reinforce collective preparedness against such emerging threats.
The CISF highlighted the exercise’s focus on testing real-time crisis response capabilities, drawing on their proven track record, such as saving a passenger with CPR at Delhi Airport in August 2024. Experts note that multi-agency drills like this can reduce response times by up to 30%, a finding supported by a 2023 study from the RAND Corporation on counter-terrorism preparedness.
Authorities emphasized that such joint exercises are vital for maintaining the highest standards of aviation security and ensuring the safety of passengers and infrastructure. The successful execution of this drill reinforces India’s commitment to proactive security measures in the face of dynamic global challenges.
