Centralised accident

World Para Athletics Championship: The Delhi Police, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), and CATS (Centralised Accident & Trauma Services) conducted mock drills at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium for fire safety, bomb threat, accident management and crowd control to check preparedness for the upcoming 2025 World Para Athletics Championship.

The event will be organised from September 27 to October 5, 2025, with the opening ceremony scheduled on September 25.

Informing about the safety arrangements, Dr. Sarath Chandra Yadav, Administrator of Jawharlal Nehru Stadium, said: “All ramps have been specially prepared to ensure smooth access for athletes, while washrooms have been upgraded to be fully para-friendly. Comprehensive mock drills have been successfully conducted, including bomb squad checks, fire safety drills, and CBRN operations to ensure a safe and secure environment involving all the stakeholders: DDMA, NDRF, Delhi police, Delhi Civil Defence, and CATS. With these meticulous preparations in place, we are confident and fully ready to host this prestigious championship.”