Training camp held

KOCHI: A five-day joint training camp of the Kochi police, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Squadron of the Southern Naval Command and the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) of the Cochin International Airport (CIAL) began at Naval Base in Kochi on Monday.The camp was organised as part of an attempt to enhance inter-operability and to share professional expertise regarding anti-sabotage and bomb disposal between the Navy and the security agencies. The camp will undertake demonstrations, lectures and interactive sessions on defusing Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) and other ordnance. It is also expected to draw up Standard Operating Procedures for enhancing interoperability between the forces in the event of a requirement.  The participants comprising of 20 personnel each from the Navy and Kochi police/CISF will also visit the Naval Armament Depot at Aluva and CIAL for live demonstrations and practical training sessions. Commander A S Patankar, Officer-in-charge, Command Clearance Diving Team of the Southern Naval Command hosted the event. Commandant Ajay Dahiya and Baburaj of CIAL and Assistant Commandant Ivan Rathinam of Armed Reserve Police lead their respective teams. Kochi Police Commissioner M R Ajith Kumar and Commodore Ajay Saxena Chief Staff Officer Operations Southern Naval Command will attend the concluding session on Friday.