Patna: The Bihar Police Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) conducted a large-scale mock drill on Tuesday at the Patliputra Bus Terminal Metro Station as part of preparations for potential emergency and terror-related situations ahead of the launch of the Patna Metro.
The exercise was aimed at evaluating the readiness and rapid response capabilities of security agencies in handling emergencies within the metro network and station premises.
Security Teams Simulate Emergency Scenarios
During the drill, specialised ATS teams rehearsed operations involving:
- Handling suspicious situations inside metro premises
- Passenger evacuation and rescue operations
- Monitoring sensitive areas
- Coordinated emergency response procedures
Officials said the mock exercise was designed to assess coordination between multiple agencies and improve preparedness for any future security threats.
Security personnel were seen carrying out tactical operations using modern equipment and counter-terror response techniques throughout the exercise.
Multiple Agencies Participate
The joint mock drill witnessed participation from several departments and agencies, including:
- Bihar Police
- ATS
- District Administration
- Health Department
- Fire Services
- Traffic Police
- State Disaster Response Force (SDRF)
- National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)
- Patna Metro administration
Officials described the exercise as part of broader preparations ahead of the commencement of metro operations in the city.
पटना मेट्रो -तैयारी ऐसी… कि हर सफर बने निश्चिंत।
सुरक्षा है हमारी प्राथमिकता, और हम तैयार है हर परिस्थिति के लिए। 🚨
पाटलिपुत्र बस टर्मिनल (ISBT) मेट्रो स्टेशन परिसर में आज बिहार पुलिस के ए.टी.एस. द्वारा Joint Counter Terrorism Mock Drill का सफल आयोजन किया गया।
इस संयुक्त अभ्यास… pic.twitter.com/oawEHwDKRD— Patna Metro Rail Corporation (@PMRCLofficial) May 26, 2026
Patna Metro Awaits Final Clearance
Patna Metro services are expected to begin soon across five stations following inspection by the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS).
Authorities said the project is now awaiting final operational clearance.
Meanwhile, construction work on Patna Metro’s first interchange station between Khemichak and Malahi Pakri is progressing rapidly.
Although metro services will not initially halt at the interchange station, officials said construction is expected to be completed by August.
Once operational, the station will connect the two major corridors of the Patna Metro network and serve as a key transit link within the system.
