BOKARO, May 7 -- The district administration has announced a large-scale emergency preparedness mock drill scheduled for Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Bokaro and Gomia. Deputy Commissioner Vijaya Jadhav confirmed that the simulation will take place at the Bokaro Steel Plant area and the IEL Plant area in Gomia, aligning with a nationwide initiative covering 244 districts.
The drill aims to assess public and institutional readiness in the face of hypothetical emergencies, including missile or aerial attacks. Between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM, citizens can expect air raid sirens, power blackout simulations, evacuation exercises, and emergency service deployments.
"This is not a real emergency. The public is requested to remain calm and indoors-wheth...