Overview

• On October 3, coordinated exercises simulated a bomb blast on Fergusson College Road, a second incident on M G Road, a hostage situation at R & DE Engineers, and an airplane hijack at Pune International Airport.
• Scenarios included a dummy blast response, negotiations over scientists taken hostage, and a simulated IndiGo aircraft hijack handled by a designated negotiating team.
• Multiple agencies participated, including the police, Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad, fire brigade, and medical services, with ANI reporting National Security Guard involvement and a drill at the Dagdusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple.
• The FC Road exercise caused brief panic before officials confirmed it was a drill and urged residents to avoid rumours and follow instructions.
• Traffic was diverted on FC Road and nearby J M Road for the operation, and authorities emphasized public cooperation as they review response times and coordination outcomes.