In Pictures: Exercise Heartbeat

Exercise Heartbeat, held at the National Library on Sept 25, 2018, enacted a scenario where masked gunmen attack the library, and police neutralise the threat.

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September 25, 2018 at 1:42 PM

A vehicle driven by masked attackers “crashes” into bollards during Exercise Heartbeat at the National Library on Sept 25, 2018. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

Masked attackers walk among casualties during Exercise Heartbeat at the National Library on Sept 25, 2018. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

The response team apprehends a masked attacker and conducts a search during Exercise Heartbeat at the National Library on Sept 25, 2018. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

National Library Board staff (in blue) render aid to casualties as SCDF officers arrive during Exercise Heartbeat at the National Library on Sept 25, 2018. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

National Library Board staff (in blue) render aid to casualties as SCDF officers arrive during Exercise Heartbeat at the National Library on Sept 25, 2018. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

School children take cover as a masked attacker storms into the children’s section of the library during Exercise Heartbeat at the National Library on Sept 25, 2018. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

A masked attacker exchanges fire with police officers during Exercise Heartbeat at National Library Board on Sept 25, 2018. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

The police usher library users to safety during Exercise Heartbeat at the National Library on Sept 25, 2018. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

A masked attacker exchanges fire with police officers during Exercise Heartbeat at National Library Board on Sept 25, 2018. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

Police officers conduct a search after apprehending a masked gunman during Exercise Heartbeat at the National Library on Sept 25, 2018. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

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