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Indian Express
9 minutes ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Independence Day preparation: Mock drill across Delhi on Thursday, Friday
In preparation for Independence Day celebrations next month, the Delhi Police will hold a two-day mock drill across 10 locations in the national capital on Thursday and Friday. 'A number of stakeholder agencies, including the Delhi Police, will be participating and validating their preparedness and response. The general public is advised to extend cooperation and avoid falling for rumours and misunderstandings,' a Delhi Police officer said on Thursday. The officer added that the Special Cell of the Delhi Police will head the mock drill, and it will also coordinate with different agencies, such as the Delhi Fire Services, resident welfare associations, civil defence volunteers, the traffic police, and the health department, among others, to carry out the drill. 'The mock drills will test the agencies' preparedness through various scenarios and will help sharpen their response times,' he further said. So far, metro stations, government hospitals, shopping centres, college campuses, and the airport have been earmarked for conducting the drills. The mock drill is taking place two months after similar drills were carried out in 55 locations in Delhi following the Pahalgam terror attack. In May, the drills simulated multiple hostile scenarios – incoming air raids with siren activation and blackout procedures, urban fire emergencies, search and rescue operations, casualty evacuation, temporary hospital setups, and evacuation of civilians to demilitarised zones/bunkers. Last year, the Delhi Police amped up security considerably in the Red Fort area in the run-up to Independence Day. They mapped out strategic areas for snipers and SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) commandos, and installed 700 AI-based facial recognition CCTV cameras in central and New Delhi. As part of the security arrangements last year, the Delhi Police also had to keep a close eye on the wind direction on August 15 and keep 'kite-catchers' on reserve to stop loose kites from flying down to the Red Fort.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
SCO must recommit to objectives, says Jaishankar, citing terror threats to collective interests
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, at the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers Meeting in Tianjin, urged member nations to adopt an uncompromising stance against terrorism, separatism, and extremism. Highlighting the recent Pahalgam terror attack, he warned of rising global instability and stressed the need for collective action to uphold the SCO's founding principles. Show more Show less
India Today
3 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
Anti-terror mock drills in Delhi on June 17-18, citizens advised to stay calm
The national capital will witness large-scale anti-terror preparedness drills across more than 10 locations on July 17 and 18, as part of an inter-agency effort to validate response mechanisms in the event of a terrorist attack, sources coordinated mock drills will be conducted by the Delhi Police in collaboration with several other stakeholder agencies. The primary objective is to assess the emergency response systems, test real-time coordination, and enhance overall preparedness to deal with potential terror-related number of stakeholder agencies, including Delhi Police, will be participating and validating their preparedness and response. Each drill location will simulate different terror scenarios, allowing agencies to practise rapid deployment, area sanitisation, public communication, and neutralisation of threats. The entire exercise will be closely monitored by senior officials to ensure effectiveness and draw key have urged the public to remain calm, extend cooperation, and not fall for rumours or misinformation during the drills. The officer further noted that the mock drills will be closely monitored to ensure operational movement may be temporarily restricted in certain areas during the drills, but officials said disruptions will be minimal and controlled. Announcements and advisories will be issued in advance wherever mock drills were conducted in May across the country at over 250 locations to test emergency readiness, weeks after the military conflict between India and Pakistan. The drills focused primarily on practising and training for the first-response to situations such as air raid sirens and drills in May were carried out as tension between India and Pakistan remained high following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed. These exercises were the first of their kind since 1971.- EndsTune InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Delhi
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Business Standard
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Mock drills in Delhi on Thursday, Friday to assess emergency preparedness
Security agencies, including the Delhi Police, will conduct mock terror attack drills across more than 10 locations in the national capital on Thursday and Friday, officials said, as quoted by PTI. The two-day exercise is designed to test emergency response systems and evaluate coordination between multiple agencies in the event of an attack or terrorist strike. According to an official, the purpose of the drill is 'to validate the preparedness and coordination of various stakeholders'. Members of the public have been advised to stay calm, avoid panic, and not to believe or spread any rumours during the exercise. Authorities have also urged citizens to cooperate fully as drills are carried out. The drills will be monitored to assess operational effectiveness and identify areas that require improvement. It follows similar nationwide exercises held in May to evaluate preparedness for scenarios such as war, missile strikes, and aerial attacks. They were organised hours before India's 'Operation Sindoor', which targeted nine terror-linked sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir in response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack. What to expect during the drill? Silent mobilisation of volunteers and civil defence wardens Simulated aerial threats involving enemy drones and aircraft Use of air raid sirens and emergency communication systems Implementation of blackout protocols near key infrastructure points Evacuation and mass casualty response exercises, including the movement of civilians from a mock drone strike area Blood donation drives to support emergency medical requirements Simulated military scenarios, such as the withdrawal and redeployment of Border Wing Home Guards in coordination with Indian defence forces What should you do during the drill?
NDTV
5 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Political Storm In Chhattisgarh Over Pak Nationals Amid Rohingya-Bangladeshi Deportation Drive
Raipur: The political discourse in Chhattisgarh has intensified following the recent deportation of illegal Bangladeshi nationals from the state. Former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has trained his guns at the BJP-led government, demanding transparency and firm action against illegal Rohingya, Bangladeshi, and Pakistani nationals residing in the state. Mr Baghel, invoking a past central government order issued post the Pahalgam attack, has asked how many Pakistani citizens have been identified and deported so far and accused the BJP of using the issue of infiltrators only as an election-time rhetoric. "After Operation Sindoor, the Government of India had ordered the identification and deportation of Pakistani nationals. The BJP, during elections, promised to send back all Rohingya, Bangladeshis and Pakistanis. It's been two years now, and not a single one has been deported. Their silence is proof of their inaction," Mr Baghel said, questioning the so-called efficiency of the 'double-engine' government in Chhattisgarh. Responding to the allegations, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma hit back, stating that Mr Baghel should raise the issue within the Assembly if he truly seeks answers. "He was absent yesterday when the PM Awaas Yojna issue was to be discussed. He should raise these concerns in the House, not outside. We have full details about legal Pakistani nationals. As for the illegal ones, investigations are underway," Mr Sharma said. Sources indicate that around 2,000 Pakistani citizens are in India on valid short-and-long-term visas, with over 95 per cent of them being Hindus. Some of them have even applied for Indian citizenship. Post the Pahalgam terror attack, 11 citizens voluntarily returned to Pakistan. While the Congress is pressing for figures and demanding deportation of all Pakistani nationals still in Chhattisgarh, the BJP appears to be relying on procedural processes and urging for discussions within legislative channels. With both sides trading barbs, the issue of illegal foreign nationals has turned into a fresh flashpoint in the state's political arena - one that seems poised to escalate further in the coming days.
