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Hostage Rescue Defence Mock Drill In Kolkata

Indian defense personnel from the Army, Navy, and CISF take part in a joint mock drill about the safe rescue of VVIPs and hostages, and the complete restoration of public safety in front of the iconic Victoria Memorial in Kolkata, India, on November 21, 2024. The coordinated effort between the Indian Navy, CISF, Indian Army, and Victoria Memorial management ensures a seamless operation. The exercise concludes with the successful neutralization of the non-state actors, the safe rescue of VVIPs and hostages, and the complete restoration of public safety. Sea Vigil-24 underscores the importance of inter-agency collaboration, site-specific preparedness, and rapid response, reinforcing national security mechanisms against evolving threats. (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#11797164
Date Taken	21 November 2024
Location	N/A
Photographer	Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto

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