# Delhi Police, NSG hold anti-terror drill before I-Day

2026-08-08T20:22:49+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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Delhi Police and the National Security Guard (NSG), along with several central and state agencies, conducted a joint counter-terrorism exercise across the national capital on Monday. The drill aimed to assess preparedness for possible terror attacks ahead of Independence Day. The agencies rehearsed coordinated responses to simulated scenarios, testing communication and rapid deployment. The exercise covered multiple locations in Delhi, though specific sites were not disclosed for security reasons.

## Coverage

- ndtv.com <https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/delhi-police-national-security-guard-conduct-joint-exercise-ahead-of-independence-day-11884640>
- ndtv.com <https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/delhi-police-national-security-guard-conduct-joint-exercise-ahead-of-independence-day-11884640#publisher=newsstand>

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