'Operation Abhyas': A look into India's civil defence drills nationwide amid India-Pakistan tension
Authored By Gulshan Parveen
Published: May 07, 2025, 18:09 IST | Updated: May 07, 2025, 18:09 IST
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Trending | India News | After Operation Sindoor launched by India against nine terror sites in PoK and Pakistan on Wednesday (May 7), India did a nationwide mock drill to prepare civilians for any emergency.
After Operation Sindoor launched by India against nine terror sites in PoK and Pakistan on Wednesday (May 7), India did a nationwide mock drill to prepare civilians for any emergency.The defence drill was conducted under Operation Abhyaas- to enhance the emergency preparedness of civilians on Wednesday (May 7). Last night, the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor in response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians.
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Blackouts across the nation
All states across the country witnessed a short blackout across the nation as part of the mock drill directed by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday (May 7). All states across the nation are scheduled to experience a blackout as a practice measure. The motive of the mock drill is to prepare civilians for any state of emergency in the country.
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