New Delhi, May 6 -- The stage is set for a nationwide mock drill on Wednesday with all states and Union territories preparing to operationalise air-raid sirens and train people on evacuation protocols and cleaning of bunkers and trenches among other steps in the event of a "hostile attack".

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The emergency preparedness, the first perhaps since 1971, will be conducted by most states from 4 pm.

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Authorities in Delhi will conduct mock drills at 55 locations at 4 pm on Wednesday, with 650 schools participating in evacuation and blackout response training. The Directorate of Education has instructed school heads to organise sessions using a demonstration video on proper moc...