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Dated Kolasib, 16th January, 2025: A Mock Exercise on Earthquake Disaster was successfully conducted yesterday in Kolasib District along with other districts of Mizoram.

The mock exercise commenced at 10:00 a.m., assuming an earthquake of magnitude 7.1 originating from the eastern side of Champhai. Within Kolasib District, damage was simulated at two locations—District Education Office, Project Veng, and Khuangpuilam. The DC Conference Hall was used as the Emergency Operations Centre (Control Room), which was overseen by the Incident Commander, Pi B. Malsawmtluangi, Addl. Deputy Commissioner, along with the Incident Response Teams. After a briefing by the Staging Area Manager, Pu Lalnunfela, the rescue teams immediately proceeded to their respective duty sites.

The rescue operations were carried out in a systematic manner with the participation of District Quick Response Teams, Police, 1st IR Mualvum, SDRF (Assam), CRPF, various voluntary organisations, and Medical Teams. The simulated injured and affected persons were promptly transported to the hospital by ambulance, where doctors and staff provided immediate care. Essential equipment such as JCB, Morgue Van, Medical Aid Kits, Rope Rescue Equipment, Stretchers, and Tents were also utilized during the exercise.

At 5:00 p.m., the mock exercise continued with a Night Mock Drill. The night exercise was conducted at Venglai Bazar, while Taitesena Hall, Venglai, was designated as the Relief Camp for both day and night operations.