Mock drills in India tomorrow

The Union Home Ministry has directed all states and UTs to carry out mock drills on Wednesday (May 7) in response to “new and complex threats” that have surfaced, particularly in the wake of heightened tensions with Pakistan after the recent terror attack in Pahalgam.

According to a Home Ministry communication, the drills will focus on a range of critical preparedness measures. These include the operationalisation of air raid warning sirens and the training of civiliaÑns, including students, in essential civil defence techniques. The aim is to equip them with the knowledge to protect themselves in emergency scenarios such as aerial strikes or other hostile incidents.

The exercise will also involve the implementation of crash blackout measures, simulating a power-outage scenario to reduce visibility during potential air raids