Hyderabad Airport Conducts Annual Anti-Hijacking Mock Exercise
Hyderabads Rajiv Gandhi International Airport successfully held its annual anti-hijacking mock exercise, enhancing aviation security preparedness.
Hyderabad, November 13 (Daily Kiran) : A multi-agency anti-hijacking mock exercise took place at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad on November 12. This drill simulated a hijacking scenario to evaluate operational readiness and inter-agency coordination.
Participating organizations included the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), GMR, various airlines, local police, the Intelligence Bureau (IB), Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the National Security Guard (NSG), the Army, fire services, and other departments.
The exercise aimed to assess response mechanisms and strengthen coordination among agencies to effectively manage aviation security emergencies. A debriefing session followed the exercise to review operational preparedness.
CISF shared details of the event on social media platform X, stating, “The annual anti-hijacking mock exercise (AHME) 2026 was successfully conducted at Hyderabad Airport. This exercise is part of the airport’s emergency preparedness plan, which included the landing of a hijacked aircraft.”
The CISF further noted that the exercise showcased effective inter-agency coordination and operational readiness among participants, including state administration, medical services, and fire services.
This mock drill emphasizes the commitment of all stakeholders to bolster aviation security and ensure readiness for any potential hijacking emergencies.
In a related event, a bomb threat mock exercise was conducted at Jabalpur Airport in Madhya Pradesh the previous day. Similar to the Hyderabad exercise, it involved various agencies, including the CISF, to test emergency preparedness and response capabilities. The effectiveness of established emergency procedures was assessed during this drill, which included participation from local police, airlines, and associated agencies, all working in coordination to fulfill their roles.
