In the wake of new security challenges posed by extremist elements, a Joint Counter Terrorism exercise in a series was held under the aegis of Corps Headquarters at Karachi on Friday. An Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release issued here said that troops from Army and rangers participated in the exercise and that they were aided by Sindh Police, Karachi Metropolitan Corporation Fire Brigade and Ambulance Service.

It said that the exercise was aimed at tackling the terror threat by incorporating joint response in an effective manner. Highly trained Army troops of a Light Commando Battalion showed exceptional agility and swift response to take on the simulated threat while troops from Rangers and police secured the area.

In a mock up drill the hostages were rescued and evacuated immediately through ambulance service. Fire tenders also assisted in containing the projected damage to the entrance area. The exercise was observed by senior military officials, the ISPR press release added.

Copyright Associated Press of Pakistan, 2013