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India Completes Nationwide Civil Defence Drills Following Pahalgam Terror Attack

Operation Abhyaas, involving 244 districts, concluded alongside military strikes targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK.

The groom’s family ended up waiting for two hours as he chose to participate in the mock drill exercise.
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Overview

  • Operation Abhyaas, a nationwide civil defence exercise, was conducted on May 7 across 244 districts to prepare civilians for scenarios like air raids and rescue missions.
  • The drills coincided with Operation Sindoor, India's precision missile strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), launched in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
  • The Pahalgam attack, carried out by The Resistance Front, killed 26 civilians, including 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen, prompting heightened security measures.
  • Sushant Kushwaha, a groom from Bihar's Purnia district, delayed his wedding by two hours to participate in the civil defence drills, emphasizing national duty over personal celebrations.
  • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the military's precision in targeting terror infrastructure, with reports indicating significant casualties among terror group leaders.