Mock drill greets audience at Centra Mall

Following the call of a fire breakout, fire brigades were rushed to the spot. An announcement was made in the movie hall about the emergency and the people were evacuated with the help of security personnel. Some were even evacuated using hydraulic turn table ladders.

Councillor MPS Chawla said: 8220;The aim of the exercise was to see the preparedness of the staff at the mall as well as the fire services. In the wake of the recent terror attacks, it is important that our personnel are well prepared for any emergency. The drill was conducted smoothly and there was no panic. The audience was also very co-operative.8221;

Chief Fire Officer S K Gosain added the decision to conduct the drill was taken in a meeting of the Fire and Emergency Services Committee. 8220;More drills will be conducted in the future in government buildings, school auditoriums and other places which see mass gathering.8221;

During the hour-long drill, the film was interrupted for around 15 minutes. The audiences were, meanwhile, treated with soft drinks by the Municipal Corporation.

Mock security drill held at Fortis Hospital
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