Srinagar, May 29 -- Along with four other states, the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Chandigarh are also set to participate in the Civil Defence Exercise, 'Operation Shield,' on Thursday, the government said.
According to a circular issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the exercise is part of a nationwide initiative under the Ministry of Home Affairs to enhance the civil defence preparedness along India's western border states.
This mock drill will be conducted across various districts of Jammu & Kashmir and will also involve neighbouring states, including Gujarat, Haryana, and Chandigarh.
"The exercise aims to test and improve responses to potential threats such as air raids, missile attacks, and drone strikes. It wil...