After the pahalgam terror attack, india has intensified war rehearsal activities as tensions between india and pakistan have increased. The central government has ordered civil defense drills to be held in several states on May 7. After the pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists, india is preparing to retaliate. Tensions between india and pakistan have reached a peak. While the central government is already taking strict action against Pakistan. There is a risk of war between the two countries. For this, india is intensifying missile tests. Similarly, pakistan has also embarked on a test that can hit several hundred kilometers. Therefore, it has been reported that india will declare war on pakistan at any time. In this context, the Union home Ministry on monday ordered several states to conduct civil defense drills on May 7. During the drill, air raid warning sirens will be sounded. Training will be given to the public to protect themselves in the event of an enemy attack. In the event of an attack, power outages, covering of important factories and institutions, and evacuation of people will be practiced.
What should states do during war drills?

1- Turning on air raid warning sirens.

2- Operating a hotline or radio link with the indian air Force.

3- Operating a control room and shadow control room.

4- Training civilians, students, etc. to save their lives in the event of an enemy attack.

5- Operating civil defense services, especially hospitals, fire and rescue services, warehouses, etc.

6- Power outages.

7- Covering important factories, offices, and other places.

8- Updating and practicing the evacuation plan.

9- Cleaning bunkers, trenches, etc.

Why this war rehearsal?

1- To see how well the air raid warning system is working.

2- To assess the operation of the control room and shadow control room.

3- To train people to protect themselves in the event of an enemy attack.

4- To check the readiness for a power outage.

5- To check the ability to quickly cover important plants and locations.

6- To check the effectiveness of civil protection services, including warden services, firefighting, rescue operations, and warehouse management.

7- To check the readiness to evacuate civilians from a location in the event of an attack.
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Sowmiya Sriram

06/05/2025 10:26 AM