Delhi Airport Hosts Major Anti-Terrorism Drill with CISF, NSG, and Delhi Police Coordination
A large-scale counter-terrorism exercise was successfully carried out at Delhi Airport on Sunday, September 14, 2025. The drill aimed to enhance the airport's response to threats and improve tactical readiness. This extensive exercise required the coordinated efforts of various security and emergency response agencies, showcasing a comprehensive strategy to protect one of India's busiest airports.
Participants in the exercise included the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Quick Reaction Team (QRT), Delhi Police, National Security Guard (NSG), Delhi Traffic Police, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), Fire Services, Medical Teams, and the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), among other significant stakeholders. The simulation covered the full scope of crisis management, from the initial alert to threat neutralization, and concluded with an in-depth post-operation debriefing.
This exercise follows increased global security concerns, highlighted by a recent incident on September 12, 2025, when a Russian drone entered Polish airspace, affecting European air travel. The drill at Delhi Airport was intended to improve inter-agency collaboration and enhance collective readiness for new security threats.
The CISF emphasized that the exercise focused on evaluating real-time crisis response capabilities. This approach leverages their experience, such as a notable lifesaving CPR intervention for a passenger at Delhi Airport in August 2024. Research indicates that joint agency drills can decrease response times by as much as 30%. This finding is supported by a 2023 study from the RAND Corporation on counter-terrorism readiness.
Officials stressed the importance of these joint exercises in maintaining top-tier aviation security and ensuring the safety of both passengers and airport infrastructure. The successful execution of this drill underscores India's dedication to implementing proactive security measures amidst evolving global challenges.
