Jammu, June 1 -- Civil defence drills test emergency response across Kashmir, Jammu regions

Jammu Tawi, May 31:As a part of the nationwide Civil Defence Exercise 'Operation Shield', mock drills were conducted in key districts of Jammu and Kashmir regions on Saturday.

An official, while sharing details with the news agency, said, "Today's mock drill in J&K, part of 'Operation Shield,' tested the emergency response to potential attacks. It involved air raid sirens, blackouts, evacuation drills, and coordination among civil administration, police, SDRF, and fire services."

The drill, he said, was simultaneously carried out in Srinagar, Baramulla, Anantnag, and Kulgam districts in Kashmir and in the Jammu division the exercises were carrie...