New Delhi, May 5: The Union Home Ministry has asked several states to conduct mock drills on May 7 for effective civil defence, government sources said. They said the measures to be undertaken include operationalization of Air Raid Warning Sirens and training of civilians, students, etc. on the civil defence aspects to protect themselves in […]

New Delhi: The Union Home Ministry has asked several states to conduct mock drills on May 7 for effective civil defence, government sources said. They

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", they said

India prepares for potential hostile attacks with air raid drills, blackout measures, and evacuation plans amid rising tensions.

The government has asked several states to conduct drills for effective civil defence on May 7 (Wednesday) amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan over the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.

The Union Home Ministry directed several states to conduct mock drills on May 7 to enhance civil defense preparedness.

Government plans inter-department meeting to conduct drills, including air raid sirens and civil defense training, amid rising tensions.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Delhi government is likely to hold a meeting to discuss preparations for mock drills, following a directive from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to the states to conduct them on Wednesday amid rising tensions with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack. India News | Delhi Govt May Hold Meeting on Tuesday to Discuss Preparations for Mock Drills.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Union Home Ministry has asked several states to conduct mock drills on May 7 for effective civil defence, government sources said. India News | MHA Asks Several States to Conduct Mock Drills for Effective Civil Defence; Drills to Include Crash Blackout Measures.