Simulation Game: Crisis Management-Chapter 341 - 168: Riot (Happy New Year)

Gu Ji raised an eyebrow, subconsciously recalling what Mr. Dieter said before leaving. The Midnapore Special Zone was still discussing the issue, so he had Fatima contact Mr. Anurag, using the Central Cabinet Government to exert further pressure.

Five minutes passed.

Anurag called back, saying he too could not reach the Special Zone government, but he had already reported it to the Cabinet Secretariat, and the central government would send an envoy to assist in communication.

"It takes at least more than three hours from New Delhi; by then it’ll be too late to even collect bodies."

Gu Ji shook his head, not wanting to waste time waiting idly, so he turned and found Swaraj, briefly recounting the emergency situation, "We must first find a way to locate the fire engineering team and transport the explosives over."

Swaraj didn’t speak but turned to exchange a glance with Marlo.

A hint of ruthlessness flashed in the latter’s eyes.

"Group B, stay at the transport plane position to ensure the safety of the equipment and explosives. Group A, come with me to find the fire engineering team!"

"Group B, received!"

"Group A, received!"

Sixteen special border troops soldiers responded in batches.

Gu Ji asked Fatima to stay in place and continue contacting the Special Zone government, as she was a civilian officer and could hardly keep up with the mountain troops in cross-country treks.

The Group A soldiers quickly organized their accompanying equipment and, following Gu Ji’s instructions, jogged towards their target point.

The fierce wind, mixed with heavy rain, whipped the ground like countless lashes.

The soles of the large rubber boots made a splattering sound as they stepped on the ground, water splashing, obscuring the view like a mist.

Gu Ji stopped and picked up his binoculars for a close observation.

He had checked the map location on his phone; there were still at least 5 kilometers to East Midnapore District from here, which, according to the troop’s cross-country weight-bearing training standards, would take at least half an hour, wasting both time and energy.

So he chose another route.

The riverbank!

Since the state meteorological department had already issued a red alert, both the state government, regional government, and county government would be directing police and fire brigades to conduct the most basic protections.

Especially after the precedent set by the disaster in Assam.

They were sure to build a flood embankment near the riverbank to ensure that the surging water levels would not backflow, even though it was basically useless.

"Vidi, we still have..."

"Captain, multiple silver reflections found ahead!"

Just as Marlo was about to ask Gu Ji for the exact route, his reconnaissance team member spotted something ahead.

He quickly arrived beside the scout and picked up the binoculars.

Before their eyes was a riverbank, and there were many silver reflections near it, although due to the heavy rain, visibility was low, and it was hard to see clearly.

But having been in the military and police circles long enough, they recognized these as reflective rescue vests of the fire brigade.

"Go, let’s check it out."

Gu Ji put down the binoculars, about to move, but Marlo pressed him back down.

"Vidi, stay behind me."

"Ah, got it!"

Gu Ji squinted subtly, noticing Marlo’s right hand on the gun tighten slightly.

"Imran, take the point position."

"Yes!"

An Indian strong man with a scar on the right side of his face bypassed several people and walked to the front.

Gu Ji noticed that as the team moved, they stayed close to the shrubbery, advancing in a guarded posture, suggesting a tactical infiltration mindset.

Under Marlo’s conscious cover.

The group of firefighters still didn’t notice their presence. With the rain covering the footsteps, it wasn’t until they were right upon their backs that someone noticed, panicking and slapping the shoulder of the teammate beside them, shouting, "Captain! Guns! Guns!"

"Don’t be afraid, I am Vidhi Dali, dispatched by the central government, collaborating with the Army 57th Mountain Division to execute the dam demolition plan. Your state government should have issued the order to you, correct? We now need engineering transport vehicles..." To avoid unnecessary friction, Gu Ji stepped forward, stating his intention upfront, and took out the task dispatch order authorized by the central government.

Unexpectedly, the opposite side refused before he could finish, saying, "Sorry, we’ve never heard of any order requiring cooperation. Please leave!"

"Never heard? Call your direct superiors immediately!" 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

Gu Ji furrowed his brows, recalling the series of attitudes from both the central and local sides. He remembered what Anurag said in the hotel corridor on the first day in New Delhi:

The relationship between the Governor of West Bengal and the Central Cabinet Government has always been poor, and the regions within the state are a mess.

Clearly, whether it’s the regional government not answering calls or the firefighters in front unwilling to cooperate, it indicates that the Midnapore Special Zone is deliberately making things difficult for them.

With a glance from Marlo, the remaining seven members immediately placed their gun stocks against their shoulders.

The ominously black AK-203 gun barrels were quite intimidating.

An older fire team captain immediately took out his phone, muttered a few words, and just as he was about to hang up, Gu Ji grabbed it and asked, "Are you the Fire Chief?"

"I am; I already know your request. I will dispatch vehicles as soon as possible. Just wait there." The Fire Chief spoke very quickly, hanging up after only a few words, seemingly very perfunctory.

Gu Ji dialed back but found nobody answered again.

He turned to look at the middle-aged fire captain, noticing his evasive expression. Gu Ji’s eyes gradually narrowed, a cold light condensed in his gaze as if two cold stars flashed and disappeared.

"We can’t wait; we’ll temporarily requisition your vehicles!"