New Delhi, May 10 -- A mock drill simulating an IED explosion was conducted near the Haj Manzil, close to the main gate under the Chandni Mahal police station area on Saturday, as part of a coordinated emergency preparedness exercise.

According to Jitendra Tomar, Station Officer at Connaught Place Fire Station, the drill was based on a scenario where a distress call was received reporting an IED blast near Haj Manzil.

"As per the exercise, two individuals were reported injured. We immediately initiated relief operations and ensured the injured were sent to hospital services," said the fire official.

"The drill was carried out as if responding to a real-life emergency to evaluate the coordination and response capabilities of the fire de...