Srinagar, May 31 -- Blackout mock drills were conducted in various parts of the country under 'Operation Shield' to simulate emergency preparedness in the face of war-like situations.

In Jammu, a mock drill was carried out in the Marh area near the International Border. Between 8:00 and 8:15 PM, a simulated shelling scenario was created with fire and explosions. Sirens were sounded, and a complete blackout was implemented. The simulation involved a blast at the top of the SDM building, followed by a fire on its rooftop.

The situation escalated further with a fire breaking out outside the SDM office and a tree falling on the road due to the impact of the simulated blast, obstructing access. Emergency response teams, including the fire br...