- Residents in these states will be instructed to remain alert during the simulation, which aims to test civilian readiness and response mechanisms in the event of renewed hostilities
- Haryana government is poised to undertake a significant state-wide civil defence exercise, titled “Operation Shield”
NE NEWS SERVICE
NEW DELHI, MAY 28
After Operation Sindoor, authorities are preparing to conduct a large-scale mock drill on Thursday evening across states bordering Pakistan – Gujarat, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Jammu and Kashmir. The Directorate of Civil Defence has issued instructions for the same.
Residents in these states will be instructed to remain alert during the simulation, which aims to test civilian readiness and response mechanisms in the event of renewed hostilities.
The move follows the recent four-day military escalation that saw significant cross-border aggression. It also comes weeks after the Ministry of Home Affairs carried out Operation Abhyas, a coordinated nationwide drill held on May 7, just hours before India launched its retaliatory Operation Sindoor.
During that earlier exercise, air raid sirens were sounded, and civilians, including students, were given briefings on civil defence measures. Instructions covered how to take shelter, protect themselves during aerial attacks, and assist others in crisis situations.
Thursday’s drill is expected to follow similar protocols and serve as a reminder of the heightened security posture along India’s western frontier
Haryana government is poised to undertake a significant state-wide civil defence exercise, titled “Operation Shield”, scheduled for May 29. This comprehensive drill will be conducted across all 22 districts from 5 pm onwards, aiming to bolster the state’s emergency preparedness and response mechanisms.
