New Delhi, May 6 -- Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, the Union Home Ministry has asked several states to conduct mock drills on May 7 to enhance emergency preparedness.
The measures to be taken during the drill include operationalisation of air raid warning sirens and training of civilians on civil defence aspects to protect themselves in the event of a "hostile attack", according to officials.
"In continuation of our earlier communication dated 2nd May 2025 regarding the strengthening of Civil Defence preparedness in vulnerable areas(copy enclosed), and in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 19 of the Civil Defence Rules, 1968, Ministry of Home Affairs, Governm...