Bollywood actor Sonu Sood on Friday attended the annual fire drill competition of fire-fighters in Mumbai, an event organised by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the officials said

Speaking at the event, Dr Amit Saini, Additional Municipal Commissioner (Eastern Suburbs) said, “The Mumbai Fire Brigade is well-equipped and trained to handle emergencies. After witnessing the fire drills, I am assured of the city’s fire safety standards"

He also announced that this year has been declared a training year, with India’s first modern fire training centre to soon come up in Mumbai's Kandivali

An official statement issued by the BMC said that the competition saw participation from several fire stations across Mumbai. Officers and dignitaries present included Deputy Commissioner (Finance) Prashant Gaikwad, Special Duty Officer Chandrashekhar Chore, and Chief Fire Officer Ravindra Ambulgekar, among others

“These firefighters are the real heroes, saving countless lives with courage and commitment. Their performance in the drills is inspiring,” Sonu Sood said