Terror attack mock drill creates panic in Triton Mall

Jaipur: Panic gripped Triton Mall in Jhotwara area after the news that two armed terrorists had barged in spread on Thursday. The police force with several teams including dog and bomb disposal squads reached the spot. The visitors were evacuated from the spot. The administration revealed later that it was a mock drill. Read Also: Missed Dravyavati River inauguration? These photos will take you straight to the glorious celebration

QRT Commando and ATS teams conducted the search operation to find the terrorists. Officials from police Commissionerate, civil defence, and several security forces reached the spot.

Two terrorists caught during mock drill in Triton Mall Hyper City near Chomu Circle in Jhotwara.

As soon as the information was received, Jaipur police along with security personnel from many agencies reached there. The emergency alarm was sounded and people were evacuated. After the attack was declared a hoax, the administration revealed that it was a mock drill to check the preparedness of security agencies for handling a terror attack. Read Also: Lion Safari in Jaipur opened for visitors today: All you need to know

As part of the mock drill, two miscreants with weapons entered the mall and created a terror attack like situation. This mock drill created panic situation among people present in the mall. Everyone was running out. There were not a lot of customers though as the shops had just opened when the mock drill was conducted.

Police with several teams rescued the visitors safely. The terrorists were hidden in the basement of the mall. Afterward, the security forces caught the miscreants.

“This exercise was conducted by the administration to check the security measures and operational preparedness for handling these kinds of terrorist insurgency,” a police officer said.