{
  "id": 16238383,
  "title": "MP's Ujjain Mahakal Lok Witnesses Mock Terror Attack As NSG Black Cat Commandos Neutralise Five Simulated Terrorists, Rescue Hostages Ahead Of Simhastha 2028",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/mps-ujjain-mahakal-lok-witnesses-mock-terror-attack-as-nsg-black-cat",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-23T22:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/mps-ujjain-mahakal-lok-witnesses-mock-terror-attack-as-nsg-black-cat-commandos-neutralise-five-simulated-terrorists-rescue-hostages-ahead-of-simhastha-2028"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Thursday night, National Security Guard (NSG) Black Cat commandos conducted a mock terrorist attack simulation at Mahakal Lok in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. The operation, which took place in darkness, aimed to test security preparedness at the Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple ahead of the upcoming Simhastha Mahaparv-2028, a major religious event expected to draw large crowds. Around 110 commandos, along with personnel from various security agencies, participated in the exercise that began around 10 pm and continued until approximately 1.30 am. The commandos conducted the simulated attack near the temple's Neelkanth and Nandi gates, neutralising five mock terrorists and rescuing hostages. The drill encompassed various aspects of emergency response, including swift threat neutralisation, hostage rescue, emergency evacuation, and coordination among security personnel. The exercise also included a tabletop session to assess the overall emergency preparedness at the temple complex. Officials emphasized the importance of strengthening security measures at Mahakaleshwar Temple and Mahakal Lok due to the high volume of devotees attending the Simhastha-2028 event.",
  "summary": "Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh): National Security Guard (NSG) Black Cat commandos simulated a terrorist attack at Mahakal Lok on Thursday night, rescuing devotees held hostage and neutralising five mock terrorists during a security exercise. The operation, conducted in darkness using night-vision cameras, was aimed at assessing security preparedness at Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple ahead of Simhastha…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}