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India Prepares for Largest Civil Defence Drills Since 1971

Nationwide exercises on May 7 to test wartime readiness across 244 districts follow heightened tensions with Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack.

Security personnel were deployed at Connaught Place, a day before the nationwide mock drills ordered by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
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An Indian security force personnel stands guard on a street, following the Pahalgam attack in Kashmir.
Karnataka will see mock drills tomorrow in Bengaluru, Raichur and Karwar.

Overview

  • The Indian government has ordered comprehensive civil defence drills across 244 districts to enhance preparedness for potential hostile scenarios.
  • The exercises will simulate air raid warnings, blackout protocols, infrastructure camouflage, and evacuation rehearsals, involving civilians, students, and volunteers.
  • This is the first nationwide civil defence exercise of this scale since the 1971 India-Pakistan war, emphasizing multi-agency coordination and public training.
  • Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan reviewed protocols on May 6, identifying logistical gaps and prioritizing 19 critical sites for the drills.
  • The drills come after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 people, escalating India-Pakistan tensions and prompting diplomatic and military measures.