India's Civil Defence Mock Drills in Border States

May 28, 2025 Khushi Kumari

India is set to conduct large-scale civil defence mock drills on May 29 in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Jammu & Kashmir, focusing on districts adjacent to the Pakistan border

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These drills follow Operation Sindoor, India's military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which targeted terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir

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The exercises aim to test emergency preparedness, including air raid siren activation, blackout procedures, civilian evacuation protocols, and public safety training

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Residents are advised to participate actively, following instructions from local authorities to enhance community readiness for potential emergencies

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This marks one of the most extensive civil defence exercises since the 1971 Indo-Pak war, reflecting heightened security measures amid current tensions

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A similar nationwide drill, Operation Abhyaas, was conducted on May 7 across 244 districts, focusing on wartime emergency preparedness

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Authorities emphasize that these drills are precautionary measures to ensure civilian safety and are not indicative of immediate threats

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