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The Hindu
13-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Mock drills at six locations in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka
'Operation Abhyaas' a mock drill to protect citizens during times of emergencies was carried out at six different locations in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka on May 12. It began with a mock drill on evacuation of people during building collapse at Grasim Industries at Binaga, which was jointly conducted by teams of NDRF, fire brigade, Grasim company, revenue and police departments. This was followed by a mock drill on taking precautionary measures during fire mishap inside the nuclear power plant at Kaiga. Next was an evacuation drill at Aratuga village pertaining to radiation contamination, followed by mock drill on a fire mishap at the civil colony in Amadahalli near the naval base. Next was a mock drill at Rabindranath Tagore beach in Karwar simulating an air strike and evacuation of people. A mock drill on bomb blast and subsequent evacuation was conducted at Karwar railway station. The last mock drill was a complete blackout at two locations — in Karwar municipal limits and in Kaiga township — was carried out at night. During the mock drill, citizens were asked to voluntarily switch off lights in their homes and stay at home. And those driving vehicles were advised to abandon their vehicles and take shelter in the nearest building. Briefing mediapersons, Uttara Kannada Deputy Commissioner K. Lakshmipriya said that, with the coordination of various government departments, private parties and naval staff, the mock drills at six different locations were successfully conducted. 'We first received a call at the district control room at 4 p.m. about the collapse of a building at Grasim industries. It took 38 minutes for the fire brigade, police and other staff to complete the mock drill, including providing medical aid. The fire accident mock drill at Kaiga nuclear power plant, following a call at 4.15 p.m., took 40 minutes to complete,' she said. The mock drill on evacuation of village residents of Aratuga village to BCM hostel at Siddaragrama following radiation contamination due to a fire at Kaiga took around 75 minutes. The mock drills at Amadahalli, near the naval base, which was carried out with assistance of naval staff, took 43 minutes. The mock drill on bomb blast at railway station was carried out in around 43 minutes. The Deputy Commissioner said that officials had installed 13 sirens for the mock drill on complete blackout. She said for the mock drills, they had established both district and police control rooms, and had also set up hotlines to address the possibility of communication disruption. This apart, a shadow control room had been set up, which would be used in case of damage to control rooms. The shadow control room was also tested, she said. The mock drill was part of 'Operation Abhyaas', which is being held in the wake of the Indo-Pak conflict to test preparedness of the administrations in handling an emergency and protecting citizens.
Deccan Herald
10-05-2025
- Deccan Herald
Operation Abhyaas showcases emergency preparedness on Mysuru Palace premises
Civil defence exercise 'Operation Abhyaas' taken up by Mysuru district administration on the Mysuru Palace premises on Saturday evening. Credit: DH Photo
New Indian Express
10-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Karnataka's Raichur thermal plant conducts mock drill to check readiness
RAICHUR: As part of the civil defence mock drill amid the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Raichur District Disaster Management Authority and the district administration, along with various departments, organised 'Operation Abhyaas' on the helipad premises of Raichur Thermal Power Station (RTPS) in Shaktinagar on Friday. People were sensitised on the measures and precautions to be taken in case of an air attack on India. Volunteers were taught how to handle the seriously injured and casualties in case of air strikes. Bombs were also simulated using fireworks. In the mock drill that lasted for 30 minutes, fire and emergency services personnel also demonstrated to the public how to respond to any kind of emergency. People were also shown how to extinguish fire and how to rescue people and move them to safer places. Later, Raichur Deputy Commissioner Nitish K explained that the main purpose of the mock drill was to show citizens how to protect themselves in the event of an attack on India by enemy countries. 'Everyone, including students and youths, together with the district administration, should be prepared for any kind of situation,' MLA Basanagouda Daddal said.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Operation Abhyaas: Mumbai's 5-day mock drills underway, Bihar groom puts nation first & pauses wedding; Here's what we know
India has launched a large-scale civil defence exercise under the banner of 'Operation Abhyaas' across multiple states, aimed at preparing citizens for emergency situations such as air raids, blackouts, and other man-made crises. States including Maharashtra, Haryana, and Bihar have participated in this exercise, involving both authorities and civilians in coordinated mock drills, blackout protocols, and emergency response simulations. Mumbai launches phase-wise drills with Blackouts In Mumbai, mock drills are being held at multiple locations in a phased manner over five days. Maharashtra's Director of Civil Defence, senior IPS officer Prabhat Kumar, explained that these drills are meant to train citizens in personal safety and emergency response. The first day of the drill, codenamed Operation Abhyaas, featured joint demonstrations by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, Mumbai Fire Brigade, Mumbai Police, and the National Disaster Response Force. Activities took place at several locations including Cross Maidan and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus. पुणे रेल्वे स्थानक व पुणे डिझेल लोको शेड येथे मॉक ड्रिलचे आयोजनMock Drill Conducted at Pune Railway Station and Pune Diesel Loco Shed📔 Kumar noted that while the average response time was around three minutes, the figure reflected a controlled environment and satisfactory coordination. Unlike combat drills for trained soldiers, he said these civil drills are meant to familiarise citizens with basic safety protocols. The primary focus, he added, was on ensuring smooth coordination between civil defence agencies and the public. Haryana enforces full blackout in 20 districts Following Home Ministry guidelines, Haryana organised similar drills across all 20 of its districts. The drills started with a siren and were followed by exercises like evacuation, coordination responses, and a full blackout. Residents were instructed to switch off all lights and stay indoors between 7.50 pm and 8.00 pm. Haryana: Blackout in Sonipat as part of the nationwide mock drill ordered by MHA Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi directed Deputy Commissioners and police officers to activate civil defence systems and ensure maximum public participation. The drills were conducted at government offices, public sector locations, and other key infrastructure sites, involving personnel from the Home Guards, Civil Defence Volunteers, NCC, and Disaster Mitras. Guidelines issued to the public included instructions to turn off household lights, disconnect inverters, avoid driving, and remain indoors during the blackout period. A groom joins the drill before his wedding A groom in Bihar delayed his wedding by over two hours to take part in the mock drill. Sushant Kushwaha, from Purnia district, chose to participate in the drill instead of immediately departing with his baraat for his bride's house in Araria, located 40 km away. Speaking to the media, Kushwaha said, 'It is my wedding today, but that is not the only reason why I feel elated. Today, the Indian Army entered Pakistan and launched missile strikes on their terror bases.' He added that he had informed his family about his decision in advance and stressed that the nation comes first. 'Soldiers often leave their wedding venue to go and fight at the borders. If the situation demands, we will also do that,' he said. A coordinated national effort The nationwide drills were timed with India's retaliatory strikes on terror camps in Pakistan under Operation Sindoor, following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians. The drills under Operation Abhyaas involved simulations of air raids, search-and-rescue operations, and fire emergencies, with the objective of enhancing public awareness and readiness in the face of war-like scenarios. Across all participating states, the drills have been marked by strong inter-agency coordination, detailed public advisories, and an emphasis on community participation demonstrating that emergency preparedness is no longer limited to the military but extends to every citizen.
New Indian Express
08-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Drills done, Delhi prepared to tackle disaster
NEW DELHI: The national capital on Wednesday successfully conducted mock drills at 55 locations across its 11 revenue districts, as part of the 'Operation Abhyaas' exercise aimed at testing the city's disaster preparedness and response capabilities in a crisis situation. Under the nationwide mega civil defence mock drill, prompted by the ongoing Indo-Pak tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 people, mock drills simulating multiple hostile scenarios like air raids, multiple fire emergencies, and search and rescue operations, among others, were carried out. The drills were conducted in key locations including schools, government offices, busy markets, malls, airports and other critical areas. The exercise commenced around 4 pm with loud sirens signalling the start of the mock emergency scenarios. Emergency response teams, including PCR vans, fire tenders, ambulances and other first responders, were present at the drill locations. Dog squads were also deployed to assist in the exercises. Notably, the fire tenders also sprayed water at the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) areas. Key locations where the drills were held included Khan Market, Lajpat Nagar Central Market, Townhall in Chandni Chowk, Select City Mall in Saket, and Fortis Hospital in Shalimar Bagh. At the Townhall in Chandni Chowk, one of the city's busiest markets, a simulated airstrike was set up, with a building collapse scenario that trapped several people. During the exercise, one person was declared dead, two sustained serious injuries and one person suffered a fracture. Emergency teams worked to rescue and treat the injured, with a temporary hospital set up at the site to provide immediate medical care.
