Overview

• A civil defence drill will be held at the Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Mandya on May 11 from 4 pm to 7 pm, focusing on fire control, evacuation, medical response, and blackout protocols.
• Operation Abhyas, a separate mock drill, is scheduled for May 10 at Mysore Palace, with rehearsals involving aircraft sorties and controlled explosions conducted on May 9.
• These drills are part of ‘Operation Sindoor,’ a nationwide initiative launched in response to escalating India-Pakistan tensions following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
• Authorities emphasize that these exercises are precautionary and aim to raise public awareness, instil confidence, and test multi-agency emergency response systems.
• Public notifications and loudspeaker announcements are being used to inform tourists and residents in advance, ensuring the drills do not cause panic.