Joint Training Camp ends

KOCHI: The five-day joint training camp of the Kerala Police, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Squadron of the Southern Naval Command and CISF concluded at the Naval base, Aluva, on Friday. The camp organised by the Southern Naval Command commenced on October 17 and saw the participation of 40 personnel from the participating agencies.Addressing the concluding session, Commodore Ajay Saxena, Chief Staff Officer (Operations) of Southern Naval Command underscored the importance of such engagements between the security forces in view of the asymmetric threats emanating from various quarters.The Commodore said there would be more such initiatives from the Navy, involving forces like the Indian Army. M R Ajith Kumar, City Police Commissioner echoed the same and said that cooperation and sharing of professional expertise is need of the hour. The Commissioner also touched upon the increasing threat perceptions for the country and Kochi city.Live demonstrations and practical lessons on transportation of improvised explosive devices to a safe zone for deactivation, remote opening of explosive laden vehicles and rendering it safe, and demolition using explosives were part of the exercise.The participants visited City Police anti sabotage and bomb disposal training premises, Naval Armament Depot, Aluva and Cochin International Airport for training sessions.P Gourishankar, Chief of Security, CIAL and Commander AK Sharma, Command Special Operations Officer also attended the concluding session.