Barmer, May 6 -- The district administration in Rajasthan's Barmer has stepped up preparations ahead of a major mock drill scheduled for May 7, with officials and residents actively participating in civil defence measures.

Barmer, which shares a border with Pakistan, holds historical significance as a key frontier district that witnessed the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war. Locals here have consistently supported the armed forces in times of national crisis, a sentiment that remains strong even today.

Speaking to ANI on Tuesday, Jaitu Singh, engaged in civil defence activities, said that preparations are in full swing. "We all are prepared. The mock drill will be conducted across Barmer," he said.

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