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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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