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Mock drill organised at HPCA Cricket Stadium ahead of T-20 cricket match

Dharamsala, Dec 12 (UNI) A mock drill was conducted at the HPCA Cricket Stadium in Dharamsala in preparation for the upcoming T20 cricket match scheduled for December 14. This T20 match will be played between India and South Africa.
A large number of sports fans and dignitaries from various parts of the country will visit Dharamsala during this time.
Keeping this potential crowd and circumstances in mind, the Kangra District Administration conducted a comprehensive mock drill based on a fire and stampede situation at the HPCA Cricket Stadium today.
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