The drill conducted on Friday was aimed at boosting responses to random, indiscriminate attacks to “ensure the safety of all citizens”, said Mayor Chiang.
The two mock attackers simulated throwing gasoline bombs onto the platform in a metro stop near the Taipei city government, with police evacuating passengers and putting out the pretend fire.
The attackers then moved on to a nearby bus hub and charged at people in front of a ticket counter before they were tackled by police.
Residents had been notified of the drill, which included more than 300 participants, via text messages.
Chiang said that “through today’s high-intensity drill, we will thoroughly and comprehensively review the existing defence mechanisms, leaving no stone unturned”.
“We must approach all potential emergencies with a mindset of anticipating the worst-case scenario and responding decisively,” he added.
Source: CNA
