New Delhi, May 28 -- A civil defense mock drill is scheduled to take place on Thursday, May 29, across the Indian states adjoining Pakistan- Gujarat, Punjab, Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir. The Directorate of Civil Defence has issued instructions for the same, reported Hindustan Times.

According to the HT report, Haryana government is poised to undertake a significant state-wide civil defence exercise, titled "Operation Shield," scheduled for May 29. This comprehensive drill will be conducted across all 22 districts from 5 pm onwards, aiming to bolster the state's emergency preparedness and response mechanisms.

This civil defense mock drill comes weeks after India launched 'Operation Sindoor' against Pakistan on the intervening night of M...