Aizawl, May 8 -- A security mock drill was carried out in a few designated locations in Mizoram's Aizawl on Wednesday as part of a nationwide civil defence mock drill to enhance emergency preparedness and public safety mechanismsamid escalating tensions with Pakistan.

The exercise was held in the area between the All India Radio (AIR) station at Tuikhuahtlang locality and the Aizawl civil hospital in Dawrpui area, a distance of about 2 km.

Air raid sirens were rung at 11 am, anda simulated air raid was held at the AIR office during which rescue teams, including personnel from Mizoram Home Guards and Civil Defence, as well as the 1st and 3rd Battalions of the Mizoram Armed Police, carried out an evacuation drill and rapid response operat...