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After 53 years, India holds nationwide civil defence mock drills amid escalating security threats.

By Aniket Chakraborty

May 7, 2025

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The move follows the Pahalgam attack, where 26 civilians lost their lives last month.

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Mock drills will be conducted across 244 districts including West Bengal, Rajasthan, and Assam.

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Citizens will practice blackout protocols, air raid responses, and vital infrastructure protection.

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Students and civilians will receive training in evacuation plans and aerial attack survival.

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Special focus includes operationalising sirens, control rooms, and shadow communication networks.

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Previous drills of this scale were last held during the 1971 Indo-Pak war.

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Home Secretary Govind Mohan reviewed final preparations ahead of the May 7 drills.

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Some trial runs revealed gaps like vehicles with lights on during blackout tests.

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India sharpens readiness, signaling serious preparation as regional tensions simmer.

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