New Delhi, May 7 -- Authorities in Delhi will carry out Mock Security Drills at a total of 259 locations in the country including 55 locations in Delhi, later in the day today. The sites identified for the security drill in Delhi include Connaught Place, Khan Market and Chandni Chowk, to check the preparedness of security agencies, in view of the possible war between India and Pakistan.

The drills come in the aftermath of 'Operation Sindoor' carried out by the Indian armed forces early Wednesday, in retaliation against Apr. 22 Pahalgam terror attack, that claimed the lives of 25 Indians and one Nepali.

The three sites in Karnataka identified for the security drill are Bengaluru (urban), Malleshwara and Raichur, listed as Category 2.

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