Bhopal, May 6 -- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday said that mock drills for effective civil defence will be held in five major cities in the state on May 7 as part of nationwide exercise on the call of the Union Home Ministry.

The cities include state capital Bhopal along with Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur and Katni. The drills aim to simulate protective measures in case of attack or disaster, with special focus on safeguarding citizens.

During the address ahead of the cabinet meeting in the capital city, CM Yadav informed that in view of the current national and international circumstances, mock drills will be held on Wednesday in five cities Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior, Jabalpur and Katni in the state. The drills will incl...