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Why is India holding a nationwide mock drill on May 7 ?

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 6 May 2025 ()
Amid heightened tensions with Pakistan, India will conduct a nationwide civil defence mock drill on May 7, 2025, across 244 districts. The exercise, mandated under Civil Defence Rules, 1968, aims to prepare citizens and authorities for war-like emergencies, including mock simulations and evacuation drills.
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India-Pakistan War Mock Drill | Emergency Sirens Sounded | Civilians prepare for a war | OneIndia [Video]

India-Pakistan War Mock Drill | Emergency Sirens Sounded | Civilians prepare for a war | OneIndia

Civilians all across India participated in the mock drills initiated by the Home Ministry to test India’s war preparedness and ready people to fight against any potential threat as tensions remain high between India and Pakistan. Watch this Ground Report to know how to prepare for a war-like situation. #IndiaPakistan #CivilDefence #WarPrep #PahalgamAttack #NationalSecurity #HomeMinistry #BreakingNews #MockDrill #IndoPakTensions #AirRaidDrill

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 04:30Published

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