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India Orders Civil Defense Drills Amid Pakistan Tensions

5/5/2025

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In response to rising tensions with Pakistan after a tragic terror attack in Pahalgam, the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered states to hold civil defense mock drills on May 7, 2025. These drills aim to bolster emergency readiness, emphasizing blackout protocols, camouflaging critical sites, and refining evacuation strategies to ensure public safety.

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In response to rising tensions with Pakistan after a tragic terror attack in Pahalgam, the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered states to hold civil defense mock drills on May 7, 2025. These drills aim to bolster emergency readiness, emphasizing blackout protocols, camouflaging critical sites, and refining evacuation strategies to ensure public safety.