Agartala, July 9 -- A large-scale state-level mock drill simulating flood and landslide rescue operations was successfully conducted in West Tripura District on Wednesday, as part of efforts to assess and strengthen disaster preparedness in the region.

The exercise, led by the district administration and supported by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), covered 13 strategically identified locations across the district.

The primary staging ground was set up at the Hapania Fairground, where over 1,500 personnel from various disaster response forces and allied departments participated in coordinated operations.

More than 50 vehicles, including rescue vans and emergency response units, were deployed during the drill.

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