New Delhi, May 31 -- Civil defence exercises or mock drills are scheduled to be conducted across Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Chandigarh, and Jammu & Kashmir under "Operation Shield" today, 31 May. These exercises were last conducted across the nation on 7 May amid India-Pakistan tensions along the borders.

These drills are scheduled to be conducted across districts bordering Pakistan in these states and Union Territories today from 5:00 PM onwards, a government press release issued on 29 May said. The exercise aims at enhancing preparedness and awareness in regions located near the Line of Control,which are the most vulnerable to cross-border threats.

Earlier, these mock drills were scheduled to be held in the bordering states ...