Mock drill at IGI Airport to check preparedness

New Delhi, July 30 (UNI) The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) today conducted a mock drill to check preparedness of all agencies associated with the IGI Airport here.

A spokesperson said BCAS officials were satisfied with the results.

At about 1030 hrs, the air traffic control gave a call that a plane of East Air with 155 passengers on board has been hijacked.

Commandos, police, ambulances, fire fighters, and others associated with airport operations were alerted. The exercise lasted an hour.

UNI