PATNA, May 6 -- The state administration will conduct a civil defence mock drill simulating a crash blackout during an air raid scenario in seven cities across six districts from 7:00 PM to 7:10 PM on Wednesday, following directives from the Union ministry of home affairs.

According to top officials, power supply will be suspended for 10 minutes in Patna, Purnia, Katihar, Begusarai, Barauni, Araria, and Kishanganj during the exercise. Warning sirens will be activated prior to the blackout to alert citizens.

Chief secretary Amrit Lal Meena issued instructions to all concerned District Magistrates (DMs) and Superintendents of Police (SPs) after a high-level meeting with the Director General of Police, Additional Chief Secretary (Home), an...