​Disaster Respnse Unit (DRU)

Functions of the Disaster Response Unit (DRU) (Section 18 of NDRRM Act 2016)

(1) Disaster Response Unit is a specialised unit within the Special Mobile Force which shall assist the NEOC, LEOC and REOC in disaster
      response operations.

(2) Disaster Response Unit is composed of police officers and is under the control of the Commanding Officer of the Special Mobile Force.

(3) The police officers of the Disaster Response Unit is trained to respond to any disaster.

(4) The Disaster Response Unit is provided with all the required resources and facilities to discharge its duties safely and effectively.

The Disaster Responde Unit was set up as per Section 18 of the NDRRM Act 2016.