India Prepares Mock Drills Amid Rising Tensions

• On May 7, India will conduct mock drills across 244 districts to enhance civil defense readiness amidst tensions with Pakistan.
• The drills will test air raid warning systems, evacuation plans, and blackout measures following the recent Pahalgam attack.
• The Ministry of Home Affairs emphasizes the importance of maintaining optimum civil defense preparedness in light of new geopolitical threats.
• The exercise involves training civilians and students on civil defense aspects to protect themselves during hostile attacks.
• This decision follows high-level meetings led by Prime Minister Modi and discussions on retaliatory measures for recent attacks.

Source: Mint