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Mint
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- Mint
Mock drills: ‘Operation Shield' carried out in Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan, Gujarat, other border states
Mock drills: 'Operation Shield' carried out in Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan, Gujarat, other border states | In photos 7 Photos . Updated: 31 May 2025, 09:00 PM IST Share Via As part of 'Operation Shield', civil defence mock drills are once again being carried out across several Indian states — Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Chandigarh, and Jammu & Kashmir — just weeks after a similar nationwide simulation was held on May 7. Here's a glimpse 1/7Mock drills: 'Operation Shield' carried out in Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan, Gujarat, other border states | In photos (Waseem Andrabi /Hindustan Times) 2/7Mock drills are intended to simulate several emergency situations in the interest of national security, and involve civil defence exercises such as evacuations, blackouts. The mock drills were earlier scheduled for May 29, but were postponed due to 'administrative reasons' (PTI) 3/7From Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar, Akhnoor, to Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, among others – mock drills were conducted in several bordering states. Here's a glimpse of the mock drill scenes at the district collector's office in Srinagar (Basit Zargar, ANI) 4/7Mock drill being conducted at DC office under 'Operation Shield', in Srinagar on Saturday. (Basit Zargar, ANI) 5/7The mock drills in Gujarat also involved civic volunteers. The drills are being conducted across India in light of officials identifying critical gaps in civil defence preparedness in vulnerable regions post the Pahalgam terror attack and heightened conflict with Pakistan 6/7Before the mock drills today, an anti-drone mock drill was conducted at Dussehra Ghat, near the Taj Mahal, in Agra, Uttar Pradesh on Friday. (PTI)
The Print
an hour ago
- Politics
- The Print
Civil defence exercise ‘Operation Shield' conducted in Punjab and Haryana
Scenes of volunteers enacting as injured being taken on stretchers to ambulances and fire being put out played out during the mock drills. The emergency situations were simulated in all districts of the two neighbouring states during the exercise, which began on Saturday evening. Chandigarh, May 31 (PTI) The authorities in Punjab and Haryana on Saturday conducted a major statewide civil defence exercise named 'Operation Shield' to enhance emergency preparedness and response capabilities. The drills were aimed at evaluating and enhancing the efficacy of emergency response mechanisms in real-time situations. The mock drills saw coordinated participation from multiple agencies, including the fire and emergency services, police, health department and disaster management authorities. The trained volunteers from the Civil Defence, National Service Scheme (NSS) and National Cadet Corps (NCC) also participated in the exercise. This drill was earlier scheduled for May 29, but it was postponed as per instructions of the Union Home Ministry. The comprehensive drill was organised under the guidance of the Union Home Ministry to simulate critical incidents such as air raids, drone attacks and other wartime scenarios in the light of current national security concerns. The exercise was conducted across Punjab and Haryana. In Punjab's Hoshiarpur, the drill was based on a hypothetical scenario in which a swarm of enemy drones attacked a military station, prompting the station commander to seek immediate assistance from the civil administration. In response, a coordinated effort was simulated to rescue and evacuate 20 affected individuals to a safe location. Speaking at the conclusion of the drill, Deputy Commissioner Ashika Jain said that the exercise was part of the government's proactive preparedness strategy to ensure efficient coordination and operational readiness of the administration during any crisis. She clarified that the drill was a routine preparedness measure and there was no cause for panic among residents. 'The primary objective of the mock drill is to mentally prepare the public for emergency situations and ensure seamless inter-departmental coordination,' said Jain, urging the youth to follow official guidelines and actively support awareness campaigns. The drill witnessed active participation from the Civil Defence, the fire department, medical teams, 12 Punjab NCC, police personnel and Home Guards. A detailed review of inter-agency coordination and swift response capabilities was also carried out during the exercise. Dasuya Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Kanwaljit Singh coordinated the drill in collaboration with the Punjab Police, Home Guards, Civil Defence, Civil Surgeon's office and the fire department, ensuring its successful execution. The event also drew attention from the local residents, many of whom appreciated the administration's initiative and emphasized the importance of such preparedness measures. The officials assured that similar drills would be held in future to further strengthen the district's emergency response mechanisms. An air raid warning siren was sounded in Punjab's Fazilka, a border district, at 6 pm following which the drill began. Jalalabad SDM Kanwarjit Singh said the main purpose of such drill was to keep oneself prepared in the event of any emergency situation. He emphasized the participation of people in such an exercise, stressing that any emergency situation can be dealt with in a better manner with public participation. PTI CHS AS AS This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
News18
an hour ago
- Politics
- News18
Operation Shield: Evacuation, Blackout Drills Conducted In J&K, Pakistan-Bordering States
Last Updated: The security drills, supervised by the Ministry of Home Affairs, involved blackout procedures, evacuation simulations, and assessments of coordinated emergency responses. Operation Shield: Civil defence drills were carried out on Saturday under 'Operation Sindoor' in several states bordering Pakistan, including Jammu and Kashmir, where a blackout exercise was conducted at Srinagar's iconic Lal Chowk. The security drills, aimed at assessing emergency preparedness in the wake of the recent military conflict between India and Pakistan, were also carried out in Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, and Chandigarh. In Srinagar, the drill simulated a fire emergency in a building, emphasising rescue efforts and firefighting protocols, and included a 10-minute blackout at Lal Chowk. #WATCH | Jammu and Kashmir | Blackout mock drill carried out at the Lal Chowk in Srinagar under Operation Shield — ANI (@ANI) May 31, 2025 Similar security exercises were seen in several districts across Jammu and Kashmir, including Akhnoor, Doda and Poonch as part of Operation Shield. 'We conducted a civil defence drill in line with the MHA guidelines under Operation Shield. The exercise aimed to assess the preparedness of the manpower, infrastructure and equipment. As part of the drill, we also carried out a 10-minute blackout," District Magistrate Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat said. The drills were supervised by the Ministry of Home Affairs and involved blackout procedures, evacuation simulations, and assessments of coordinated emergency responses. In Chandigarh, the drills featured a range of scenarios, such as a blackout simulation, responding to a mock evacuation call to assess response time, and a separate exercise focusing on the mobilisation of home guards in emergency situations. Security drills were also held in other places, including Ahmedabad, in Jaipur's Khatipura area. It comes in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, India's military response to the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 people lost their lives. First Published:
India.com
an hour ago
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- India.com
Operation Shield: Civil Defence Mock Drills In Border Areas Of India, From Blackouts To Siren Being Sounded
Operation Shield: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had declared the second civil defence mock drill, codenamed 'Operation Shield', for Saturday. This exercise was to take place along India's western border states, including Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Haryana. Following the MHA's orders, the civil defence mock drills were carried out in several areas, including Ahmedabad, Akhnoor, Srinagar, and Poonch. Speaking to ANI, Deputy Commissioner Sachin Kumar informed that a mock drill has been scheduled in Jammu. The drill will take place between 8:15 pm and 8:30 pm. "A mock drill has been scheduled in Jammu, which will include both a blackout and evacuation exercise. The drill will take place between 8:15 PM and 8:30 PM. All stakeholders are actively involved in this initiative, including civil administration, civil defence, police personnel, SDMs, and relief and rescue teams. Public instructions and guidelines have already been issued through an official notice," Kumar said. HE also requested the citizens to fully cooperate and participate in this mock drill by following the standard operating procedures (SOPs) shared with them. "The key message for the public is, do not panic... This is a preparedness drill, not a real emergency. For the blackout, residents are expected to switch off all lights during the drill period as instructed. The purpose of this drill is to ensure that in the event of a real emergency, citizens know how to respond effectively and protect themselves," he added. Operation Shield Visuals Blackout mock drill carried out in Chandigarh under the Operation. #WATCH | Blackout mock drill carried out in Chandigarh under Operation Shield — ANI (@ANI) May 31, 2025 A blackout mock drill was carried out at the Lal Chowk in Srinagar. #WATCH | Jammu and Kashmir | Blackout mock drill carried out at the Lal Chowk in Srinagar under Operation Shield — ANI (@ANI) May 31, 2025 Blackout mock drills were also implemented in Jaipur, Amritsar, Rajkot, Doda, and Ahmedabad. The mock drills were conducted in Akhnoor under the Operation Shield. #WATCH | J&K: Mock drill being conducted in Akhnoor under 'Operation Shield' — ANI (@ANI) May 31, 2025 The mock drill was also conducted in Punjab's Amritsar. #WATCH | Punjab | Mock drill being conducted in Amritsar, under 'Operation Shield'. — ANI (@ANI) May 31, 2025 Additionally, the civil mock drill was conducted in Poonch under the Operation Shield. #WATCH | J&K | Civil mock drill being conducted in Poonch, under 'Operation Shield'. — ANI (@ANI) May 31, 2025 According to ANI, in Ahmedabad, the Army, NDRF, SDRF, Civil Defence, and Police conducted a joint mock drill near Sabarmati Canal. The agencies together demonstrated how to rescue people in floods. Brigadier Rajesh Kumar of CDR 85 Brigade said, 'It is very important for us to coordinate with NDRF, SDRF, and state agencies before sending the Army for any flood relief operation. And before the monsoon arrives, we conduct this annual drill so that all these agencies can coordinate and understand each other's capabilities…' #WATCH | Gujarat: Today in Ahmedabad, Army, NDRF, SDRF, Civil Defence and Police conducted a joint mock drill near Sabarmati Canal. Army and other agencies together demonstrated how to rescue people in floods. Brigadier Rajesh Kumar of CDR 85 Brigade says, "It is very important… — ANI (@ANI) May 31, 2025 Mock Drills Earlier, mock drills were also conducted in several cities of India on May 7 after the tensions between India and Pakistan had been escalating for days. Following the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed, New Delhi announced several measures against Islamabad. On the other hand, the Indian Armed Forces launched 'Operation Sindoor', hitting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).
The Hindu
an hour ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Civil defence exercise 'Operation Shield' conducted in Punjab and Haryana
The authorities in Punjab and Haryana on Saturday conducted a major Statewide civil defence exercise named "Operation Shield" to enhance emergency preparedness and response capabilities. The emergency situations were simulated in all districts of the two neighbouring States during the exercise, which began on Saturday evening. Scenes of volunteers enacting as injured being taken on stretchers to ambulances and fire being put out played out during the mock drills. The drills were aimed at evaluating and enhancing the efficacy of emergency response mechanisms in real-time situations. The mock drills saw coordinated participation from multiple agencies, including the fire and emergency services, police, health department and disaster management authorities. The trained volunteers from the Civil Defence, National Service Scheme (NSS) and National Cadet Corps (NCC) also participated in the exercise. This drill was earlier scheduled for May 29, but it was postponed as per instructions of the Union Home Ministry. The comprehensive drill was organised under the guidance of the Union Home Ministry to simulate critical incidents such as air raids, drone attacks and other wartime scenarios in the light of current national security concerns. The exercise was conducted across Punjab and Haryana. In Punjab's Hoshiarpur, the drill was based on a hypothetical scenario in which a swarm of enemy drones attacked a military station, prompting the station commander to seek immediate assistance from the civil administration. In response, a coordinated effort was simulated to rescue and evacuate 20 affected individuals to a safe location. Speaking at the conclusion of the drill, Deputy Commissioner Ashika Jain said that the exercise was part of the government's proactive preparedness strategy to ensure efficient coordination and operational readiness of the administration during any crisis. She clarified that the drill was a routine preparedness measure and there was no cause for panic among residents. "The primary objective of the mock drill is to mentally prepare the public for emergency situations and ensure seamless inter-departmental coordination," said Jain, urging the youth to follow official guidelines and actively support awareness campaigns. The drill witnessed active participation from the Civil Defence, the fire department, medical teams, 12 Punjab NCC, police personnel and Home Guards. A detailed review of inter-agency coordination and swift response capabilities was also carried out during the exercise. Dasuya Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Kanwaljit Singh coordinated the drill in collaboration with the Punjab Police, Home Guards, Civil Defence, Civil Surgeon's office and the fire department, ensuring its successful execution. The event also drew attention from the local residents, many of whom appreciated the administration's initiative and emphasized the importance of such preparedness measures. The officials assured that similar drills would be held in future to further strengthen the district's emergency response mechanisms. An air raid warning siren was sounded in Punjab's Fazilka, a border district, at 6 pm following which the drill began. Jalalabad SDM Kanwarjit Singh said the main purpose of such drill was to keep oneself prepared in the event of any emergency situation. He emphasized the participation of people in such an exercise, stressing that any emergency situation can be dealt with in a better manner with public participation.
