Hyderabad, May 6 -- Amid tensions escalating with Pakistan, a large-scale mock drill, Operation Abhyaas, will be carried out across states, including Hyderabad, on May 7, 2025.

The mock drill will be conducted at 4:00 pm as part of the nationwide civil defence preparedness initiative.

The exercise is being carried out under the provisions of the Civil Defence Act, 1968, which mandates that states and union territories be equipped for handling hostile situations and ensuring civilian protection.

244 vulnerable districts have been identified as part of the drill, which will be conducted inside the Outer Ring Road (ORR) limits and will simulate an incoming air raid scenario.

Sirens will be activated citywide for two minutes through polic...