Ludhiana, March 7 -- A state-level mock drill simulating an ammonia gas leak was conducted at Verka Milk Plant on Thursday morning to demonstrate self-protection and prevention measures in case of chemical emergencies.

The exercise aimed to enhance preparedness and coordination among various departments in tackling such disasters effectively.

The mock drill saw participation from 21 departments, including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), fire brigade, district administration, municipal corporation (MC), police, and the health department. The drill was organised by the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) in collaboration with the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) and th...