Mock Air Strike Triggers Alert at Sangam University

Bhilwara – Panic gripped Sangam University when an “air strike” alert was raised on campus. According to the pre-planned mock drill, news of fire and multiple injuries due to suffocation quickly spread following the simulated attack. In response, emergency teams comprising university officials, NCC cadets, NSS volunteers, and staff swiftly rushed to the scene.

However, it was soon clarified that the event was not an actual attack, but a mock drill organized under the guidance of the central and state governments, district administration, and NCC-NSS departments. The drill was systematically executed by Sangam University in collaboration with NCC and NSS to assess emergency preparedness, inter-departmental coordination, and rapid response efficiency.

Lt. Rajkumar Jain, coordinator of the drill, explained that the scenario depicted a strike at the university’s central lawn, resulting in a fire and injuries to 5–10 individuals. NCC cadets, NSS volunteers, and nursing staff led the rescue operations. The site was cordoned off, and a firefighting team comprising students demonstrated fire control measures. Simultaneously, injured individuals were provided first aid and mock-evacuated to the hospital. Training sessions on first aid, CPR, and emergency safety protocols were also conducted.

The drill ensured that all students, faculty, and staff were educated on safe evacuation and response during fire and other emergencies. The fire safety and applied health sciences departments of the university extended full support to the drill.

Following the exercise, a review meeting was held by the university administration, gathering feedback from all departments and seeking suggestions for improved emergency management. Vice Chancellor Prof. Karunesh Saxena stated that such drills are crucial for minimizing casualties during real emergencies and serve as a reliable test of resources and technical readiness. Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. Manas Ranjan Panigrahi noted that the drill proved effective inter-departmental coordination is achievable in emergency scenarios.