Tomorrow, 7th May, a nationwide civil defence mock drill will be conducted at 259 locations across the country, as ordered by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
This follows the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives on April 22, 2025.
This mock drill marks the first such exercise in over five decades. It is the first time such a drill has been held since the 1971 India-Pakistan war.
The drill is aimed at preparing civilians for wartime emergencies, including air raids, blackouts, and other multi-hazard situations.
The simulation will include air raid sirens, blackout protocols, and emergency response training.
Sensitive Border States
Border states such as Rajasthan, Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir, West Bengal, and several states in the Northeast have been placed on high alert.
In Tamil Nadu, at Chennai and Kalpakkam, the nationwide civil defence mock drill will be conducted tomorrow, along with other 256 locations.
