Mussoorie, Feb. 20 -- In anticipation of the upcoming fire season, the Mussoorie Forest Division conducted a comprehensive mock drill on Wednesday based on a simulated forest fire. Officials from the local administration, ITBP, veterinary officers, municipal council, and other relevant departments actively participated in the exercise.

Officials from all departments gathered at the Forest Department office in the morning. Upon receiving information about the 'forest fire' at around 11 a.m., an alert was issued from the control room, and joint teams departed for the scene. Along with ITBP personnel, the Forest Department's fire team and veterinary doctors also rushed to the scene to control the fire, ensure no harm to wild animals, and pr...