Lucknow, May 7 -- All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) member Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali on Wednesday said that according to the alert issued by the Union Home Ministry, mock drill was conducted in which students and civilians participated.

He added that they were trained to deal with emergency situations and defend themselves.

"As per the alert issued by the Home Ministry for mock drill...students have participated in this mock drill. They were trained to deal with emergency situations and defend themselves", he told ANI.

Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) ordered nationwide mock drills for May 7 to ensure readiness for any potential emergencies.

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