A comprehensive joint counter-terrorist mock exercise was successfully carried out at Delhi Airport on September 14, 2025, aiming to enhance threat response mechanisms and bolster tactical preparedness. The large-scale drill showcased seamless coordination among various security and emergency response agencies, reflecting a robust strategy to protect one of India’s busiest aviation hubs.
Active participants in the exercise included the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Quick Reaction Team (QRT), Delhi Police, the National Security Guard (NSG), Delhi Traffic Police, the 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, starting from the initiation of an alert to threat neutralization, followed by a detailed post-operation debriefing.
This initiative comes amid heightened global security concerns, particularly following a recent incident on September 12, 2025, when a Russian drone incursion into Polish airspace disrupted European air travel. This incident underscored the evolving risks facing aviation security, prompting the mock exercise at Delhi Airport to strengthen inter-agency synergy and enhance collective preparedness against such emerging threats.
The CISF emphasized that the exercise was focused on testing real-time crisis response capabilities. They referenced their proven track record, which includes successfully performing CPR on a passenger at the airport in August 2024. Experts suggest that multi-agency drills like this can reduce response times by up to 30%, a claim backed by a 2023 study from the RAND Corporation on counter-terrorism preparedness.
Authorities stressed the importance of such joint exercises in maintaining the highest standards of aviation security and ensuring the safety of both passengers and infrastructure. The successful execution of this drill reaffirms India’s commitment to proactive security measures in the face of dynamic global challenges.
