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Kanpur Police Foil Simulated Terrorist Attack at Mall
16 Oct
Summary
- Commissionerate Police conduct mock drill to prepare for terror attacks
- Scenario staged with two hostages taken by 'terrorists' at Z Square Mall
- Trained commandos successfully rescue hostages after failed negotiations
In a proactive measure to enhance their preparedness, the Kanpur Commissionerate Police conducted a mock drill on October 16, 2025, at Z Square Mall located at Bada Chauraha. The drill was designed to simulate a terrorist attack scenario, with two 'terrorists' taking two individuals hostage inside the mall.
Upon receiving information about the situation, police forces from four stations and the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) immediately responded and secured the entry and exit routes to the mall. Officials initiated announcements, urging the hostage-takers to release the captives. However, when the negotiations failed, the Commissionerate Police deployed trained commandos from the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) to launch a rescue operation.
The dramatic enactment proved successful, as the commandos were able to free the hostages unharmed. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) SM Qasim Abidi stated that the drill was conducted to ensure the police remain vigilant and prepared to handle such emergencies. He emphasized that the Commissionerate Police will continue to organize similar mock drills in the future to enhance their crisis response capabilities.
