Mock drills are conducted at regular intervals to ascertain the levels of preparedness in such emergency situations and for better coordination among the police, the ambulance, and other agencies.
The parts of the 12 national highways that will be used as airstrips are being identified and prepared by the IAF.
The Delhi Police on Saturday conducted mock security drills at three strategic locations in the city in coordination with other specialised agencies like NSG to test anti-terror preparedness of the city.
There is no proof that the oxygen supply was cut off for a 'mock drill' at a prominent private hospital in Agra, said Uttar Pradesh's Death Audit Committee on its report on Friday.
The Paras hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Agra did not conduct a "mock drill" which led to the deaths of 22 patients, the probe report into the alleged incident said.
Agra's Paras hospital will be sealed following the reported death of 22 patients allegedly due to shortage of oxygen. The matter highlighting the hospital's lapse came to light after a video to this effect surfaced.
It may be recalled that a few months ago, in the Sambhal district, a video had emerged in which policemen were seen shouting 'Thain, Thain' when the bullet got stuck in their rifle during an encounter. They probably hoped that the sound would scare away the criminals.
For the mock drill, the authorities will create a scenario of a major earthquake, which would originate in Gurugram. It will also be assumed that major power supplies and communication will be severed during the mock drill. According to reports, as many as 18 districts are slated to participate in the mock drill for earthquake preparedness.
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