The ministry of home affairs (MHA) has asked several states to conduct mock drills for effective civil defence on 7th May, government sources said.
The MHA asked the states to undertake the following measures-
1.Operationalization of Air Raid Warning Sirens
2. Training of civilians, students, etc, on the civil defence aspects to protect themselves in the event of a hostile attack.
3. Provision of crash black out measures
4. Provision for early camouflaging of vital plants/installations
5. Updation of evacuation plan & its rehearsal
MHA has asked several states to conduct mock drills in for items for effective civil defence on 7th May: Government of India Sources
— ANI (@ANI) May 5, 2025
Following measures will be undertaken –
1.Operationalization of Air Raid Warning Sirens
2. Training of civilians, students, etc, on the civil…
Govt: Perpetrators of the terror attack will face severe punishment
Tensions have risen between India and Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed. The government has said that perpetrators of the terror attack will face severe punishment.
30-minute rehearsal for blackout was conducted in Ferozpur
A 30-minute rehearsal for blackout was conducted in the entire Ferozpur Cantonment area on Sunday amid the heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack.
The rehearsal was conducted on the guidelines of the Cantonment Board/Station Commander.
“The blackout was from 9 pm to 9:30 pm. As per the orders of the senior officers, lights were fully switched off. If any vehicle was found with its light turned on, it was turned off…Police are fully alert. Deployment has been made at all intersections,” said Gurjant Singh, SHO, Ferozepur Cantt Police Station.
Govt has given the armed forces complete operational freedom
The government has given the armed forces complete operational freedom to decide on the mode, targets, and timing of India’s response in the wake of Pahalgam terror attack.
Pahalgam terror attack
On April 22, terrorists attacked tourists at Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam, killing 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen while leaving several others injured. It was noted that this attack came in the wake of the successful holding of elections in the Union Territory and its steady progress towards economic growth and development.
