The Centre has asked all states and Union Territories to conduct a nationwide civil defence mock drill on Wednesday, May 7, to boost preparedness against a “hostile attack.” The directive comes in the wake of the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, where 26 people were killed, and amid continued cross-border firing by Pakistan. This…
The Centre has asked states to conduct security drills on Wednesday to “train civilians and students for effective civil defence in the event of a hostile attack.” The order comes at a time when tensions along the international border and the Line of Control are heightened with repeated firing by Pakistan for 11 straight nights….
Quick Take Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. States and Union Territories are prepping for a civil defence drill to enhance readiness amidst heightened tensions post the Pahalgam terror attack. The drill aims to train civilians in response to hostile attacks New Delhi: Following directions from the Centre, states and Union Territories are preparing for…
