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Amid war threats, the Indian Army held a total blackout drill at Ferozepur cantonment.

By Aniket Chakraborty

May 6, 2025

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Residents were directed to switch off all lights, including inverters and generators.

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The 30-minute exercise aimed to rehearse blackout procedures under emergency conditions.

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Announcements across the cantonment prepared residents for the drill hours in advance.

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The rehearsal follows the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, killing at least 26 civilians.

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India has accused Pakistan-based terrorists of orchestrating the Pahalgam massacre.

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After a high-level defence meet, PM Modi granted full operational freedom to armed forces.

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India has already cancelled visas, closed borders, and suspended trade with Pakistan.

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Previous Indian strikes, like Balakot 2019 and Uri 2016, set precedent for strong retaliation.

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As tensions rise, India's military and civilian readiness drills have entered high alert mode.

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