*Mock Drill at Bijbehara Rail Station Tests Emergency Preparedness of Security Forces*

Anantnag, Nov 29, : Security forces in south Kashmir on Saturday carried out a full-scale mock drill at Bijbehara Railway Station to test preparedness for emergency situations and assess coordination among multiple agencies responsible for railway security.

The drill was coordinated by Anantnag Police and involved Government Railway Police, Railway Protection Force, CRPF 90 Battalion and 3rd Rashtriya Rifles. Officials said the exercise simulated a range of emergency situations to review standard operating procedures, response time and command coordination.

Officers involved in the drill said the focus was on real-time decision-making, evacuation readiness and seamless movement of response teams during high-risk situations. Observers assessed how quickly teams assembled, secured areas and communicated with each other under simulated pressure.

Police officials said the exercise was completed without disruption to passenger services and achieved its stated objective of stress-testing operational readiness.

Railway stations in Kashmir are classified as sensitive locations because of heavy passenger movement and strategic value. Authorities conduct periodic security rehearsals to identify vulnerabilities and reduce response time during emergencies.

Officials said continued drills will be conducted across the district to maintain a high level of readiness and improve coordination between ground units. [KNT]