Conduct of chemical, biological radiological and nuclear (CBRN) disaster drill: Ex Vajra Sahayata 21

Over a period of two days civil authorities carried out deliberate discussion and drills with Army on Crisis Management & Response Mechanism    

Conduct of chemical, biological radiological and nuclear (CBRN) disaster drill: Ex Vajra Sahayata 21

Jalandhar, December 17, 2021: The Vajra Corps of IA conducted a mock Chemical, Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Disaster Drill at Katoch Stadium, Jalandhar Cantt on 15 -16 Dec 21 which was reviewed by Maj Gen Sanjay Maini, Chief of Staff, Vajra Corps. The exercise was carried out to check & streamline the drills of Indian Army in assistance to civil administration in case of a CBRN disaster. A scenario based exercise depicting chemical related disaster was practiced over a period of two days.

The exercise was attended by civil administration to include representatives of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Medical Authorities, Punjab Police and Fire department. Over a period of two days civil authorities carried out deliberate discussion and drills with Army on Crisis Management & Response Mechanism.