Arunachal Pradesh: Indian army, SDRF, police in joint operation conducted earthquake response mock drill at West Siang's Along

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West Siang (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], September 18 (ANI): In a significant demonstration of preparedness and unity, the Indian Army, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Police, Indo-Tibetan Border Police, and Civil Administration jointly conducted a large-scale earthquake response mock drill in Along, West Siang District of Arunachal Pradesh, an official release said.

The exercise simulated a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake across five different sites, designed to test the speed, coordination, and efficiency of multiple responding agencies under realistic conditions. Search and rescue teams, along with specialised medical units, were swiftly deployed, while the Incident Response System framework was thoroughly evaluated in action.

The mock drill highlighted key aspects of disaster readiness: improved communication networks, stronger logistical support, and seamless coordination between military and civil agencies. By working side by side, the participatin...

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