Within hours of NDRF conducts mock earthquake drill, strong earthquake tremors felt in Rajouri district.

GNSONLINE RAJOURI 
SHYAM SOOD 

RAJOURI, MARCH 21:–Within twelve hours of NDRF conducting a district-level mock drill on earthquake/other natural calamities at the District Police Lines ground, strong earthquake tremors (twice) lasting for several seconds hit the entire Rajouri district at about 10.17 pm along with other parts of the State.
People were seen running out of their houses in safer places in panic after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Rajouri city. Even the power supply was snapped immediately after the earthquake.
An earthquake occurs suddenly without any warnings and very rapidly, causing violent movements of the earth and everything above, and is among the most stunning geological processes.
“A quick response team of doctors and Paramedics have been kept on alert to meet any post-earthquake emergency, ” said Dr. Mehmood Bajar, Medical Superintendent, Associated Hospital GMC Rajouri.

13 Bn NDRF organised a district-level mock exercise on earthquake and landslide at DPL Ground Rajouri on Tuesday with the objective to raise awareness among the community and demonstrate the readiness of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to respond quickly in case of any natural disaster.
Among others present in the mock drill include Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Vikas Kundal (chief guest); SSP, Mohd Aslam; and Dy SP SDRF Civil Defence, Jabeen.
NDRF personnel conducted a mock rescue and relief operation which included rapid deployment of rescue teams, search and rescue operations, medical aid, evacuation of stranded people, and first aid.
The exercise allowed all stakeholders an opportunity to assess their state of preparedness and response mechanism in a simulated setting. It also helped instill public confidence that help will reach them promptly in case of a disaster
The DC, Vikas Kundal urged the NDRF team to remain vigilant and be well-prepared to effectively handle any disaster-related issues. He emphasised on a prompt response to disasters to minimise their impact on affected populations.
He also highlighted the need for local communities to be aware of possible disasters that could occur in their region & urged them to take necessary precautions and be prepared.
He emphasized building community resilience for effective disaster management and stressed on active participation from all stakeholders.