NEW DELHI: A helicopter slithering training exercise was conducted by the Commandoes of the Delhi Police on Friday as part of its preparedness for the forthcoming G20 Summit in the capital.
According to a senior police official, the new trainee commandos of Delhi Police demonstrated their proficiency in helicopter slithering exercises at the Delhi Police Academy, Jharoda Kalan.
Slithering from a helicopter is an exceptionally perilous procedure, posing significant risks not only to the pilot but also to the individuals descending from the airborne helicopter, due to the powerful rotor-generated wind gusts.
During the session, newly recruited Constables and sub-inspectors successfully executed slithering from heights of 7 and 10 meters.
Officials said that this operation is significantly more challenging and hazardous compared to conventional rappelling from buildings or trees. “However, it plays a critical role as a swift and vital operation executed by highly-trained personnel to reach the ground level or a designated point during terrorist attacks or emergencies,” the official told this newspaper.