New Delhi, May 6 -- The Government of India on May 7 has announced nationwide civil defence drill, called as mock drill, in the aftermath of Pahalgam attacks and the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. The emergency preparedness, the first perhaps since 1971, aims at preparing everyone to operationalise air-raid sirens, lights-off and evacuation protocols in and event of a 'hostile attack'.

The development has raised questions on whether the exercise affect the high-profile Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

At a time when several states have already announced their timings for the mock drill, the Government of West Bengal is yet to announce...