Danapur Military Hospital tests mass casualty response in multi-agency disaster drill

Patna: Danapur Military Hospital on Thursday conducted a multi-agency disaster management drill to assess emergency preparedness and response mechanisms in the event of a large-scale medical emergency.

The exercise was carried out in collaboration with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), civil hospitals, police and fire brigade officials, bringing together key stakeholders involved in disaster response and emergency services.


According to the general officer commanding (GOC) of Jharkhand and Bihar Danapur sub area, Maj Gen Vikas Bhardwaj, the drill simulated an overwhelming scenario involving large-scale casualties and was executed under ‘Code Orange’ protocols. He said the exercise was designed to test the coordinated response of multiple agencies during a major medical emergency.

“The drill focused on rapid triage, casualty evacuation, inter-agency communication and efficient utilisation of medical resources,” Bhardwaj said.

He added that the simulation helped evaluate real-time decision-making, command and control structures, and the readiness of medical and support teams to manage mass casualty situations. The participation of multiple agencies, he said, ensured seamless coordination and also highlighted areas where further improvements could be made across services.

Hospital authorities also underlined the importance of such exercises in strengthening preparedness for adverse situations, including natural disasters and other emergency-like scenarios.

“Regular drills enhance preparedness, reduce response time and ensure better outcomes during actual emergencies,” a senior official of the military hospital said, adding that the successful conduct of the drill reaffirmed the commitment of the armed forces and civil authorities to maintaining high standards of disaster readiness and public safety.