India, May 7 -- A multi-location mock drill scheduled for Wednesday will simulate emergency scenarios across Delhi's malls, markets, residential complexes and court premises - but most residents and traders on Tuesday were a confused lot, with many of them saying that they have no knowledge about the drill specifics.

But officials maintained that the lack of detailed information is deliberate -- to ensure the drill tests real-time response and preparedness of the common man. Many associations, meanwhile, said they only received briefings hours before the exercise and are scrambling to sensitise members and minimise panic.

The drill will cover prominent locations including Select Citywalk Mall (Saket), Khan Market, Chandni Chowk, Lajpat ...