Jammu, May 6 -- For the first time since the 1971 India-Pakistan war, residents of Jammu and Kashmir will experience a civil defense mock drill on Wednesday, amid escalating border tensions. The exercise, a first for those born after 1971, has sparked anxiety across the Union Territory, where such drills were notably absent during the 1999 Kargil conflict and the 2001 Parliament attack aftermath.
The mock drill aims to prepare civilians and test government response systems for emergencies like attacks or war. Real-life scenarios will include citywide blackouts, air raid siren tests, sheltering procedures, and emergency operations. Civilians, students, and volunteers will receive hands-on training in safety protocols, first aid, and evacuat...