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Saturday 20 June 2015

Simulation: Two deadly bombs explode

Members of Perak Hazmat Unit near a bus checks to ensure that no chemicals were released as a result of the explosion.

Some of the injured were given treatment after a bomb exploded in the parking KTM Station, Kuala Kangsar, recently.

Kuala Kangsar Town - Two killed and 22 injured after a bomb exploded in the parking station Malayan Railway (KTM) Kuala Kangsar, recently.

Incident at around 10 am, leaving the site with respect to parking chaos.

But before the bomb exploded, Bomb Disposal Unit of the police and army Silver Unit Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) of the Fire and Rescue Department in advance Perak managed to destroy a bomb which was at a nearby location.

Likewise, all the incidents were not really happen because it is part of the simulated disaster such as a bomb threat that organized the Regional Disaster Training Committee Kuala Kangsar.

Its chairman, Dr Muhammad Najib Adnan said the bomb threat was chosen as terrorists or criminals often use chemical bombs, biological or radiation to the public.

He said the bomb was not the only cause of death, even the maximum impact injuries to the victim, including the security officer.

"The scenario of this exercise was first held and this time it aims to provide exposure to security and rescue personnel to the appropriate procedures in the event of such a thing.

"Simulation is also aimed at assessing the level of readiness for disasters at the district level with the involvement of various government agencies. It also aims to improve the knowledge and skills of all involved parties.

"In fact, this activity is also seen as part of the best medium to promote cooperation between agencies will work together in the event of disasters in the region," he said.

He said the simulation at this time attended by about 200 members of various agencies, including the Taiping Police Station, National Security Council (NSC), which acts as an advisor and Silver Hazmat team.

"Based on what I do, I can formulate simulation at this time able to achieve its goals. Thanks to all the agencies involved, "he said.

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