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Mint
4 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
Mock Drills: Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana to hold 'Operation Shield' on Saturday - All you need to know
Operation Shield mock drill: State wide mock drills in Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana, which were earlier postponed, will now be carried out on Saturday, May 31, around 5-6pm. In Rajasthan, the mock drills would be held across all 41 districts including Jaisalmer. Similar mock drills will also be held in all the districts of Punjab and Haryana. State Mock drill time Civil Defence exercises included / number of volunteers/ locations Rajasthan to begin at 5 pm Six locations in Jaisalmer selected for air siren warnings; 72 Civil Defence personnel deployed Haryana to begin at 5 pm 32,000 volunteers to be involved; sirens, blackouts, emergency scenarios Punjab to be conducted by 6 pm sirens to be sounded; blackouts to be enforced The exact location of mock drills in the Jaisalmer district has been kept confidential for security purposes. "We are being trained under the leadership of experienced officers. Along with the mock drill, we are always ready to deal with emergency situations," a Civil Defense personnel told PTI during a briefing. The exercise, mandated by the Rajasthan Home Department, is aimed to test readiness for air attack scenarios, assess security protocols, and enhance emergency coordination among defense and administrative personnel. For Punjab, the mock drills will also simulate large-scale emergency situations. "Blackout measures, rescue measures, fire services are a part of the mock representatives of the armed forces will also be involved in it," Punjab's Special Director General of Police, Sanjeev Kalra told ANI. Haryana joint secretary Sumita Mishra said that the mock drills in the state would be conducted in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). A total of 32,000 volunteers have been trained and briefed about the same, the joint secretary told PTI. Similar mock drills were conducted nationwide on May 7, the same day India launched Operation Sindoor, targeting nine terror beds across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The operation was a retaliatory response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 26 people, including one Nepalese national. (with inputs from agencies)
NDTV
5 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Rajasthan To Hold Blackout, Security Drill On May 31
Jaisalmer: Rajasthan will carry out state-wide mock drills on Saturday under the nationwide exercise "Operation Shield", officials announced on Friday. A mock drill and blackout exercise under 'Operation Shield' was scheduled to be held across all 41 districts of Rajasthan, including Jaisalmer, to prepare for emergency response in case of an airstrike or wartime situation. Ahead of the operation, the district administration in Jaisalmer completed all necessary preparations, and Civil Defense teams conducted practice sessions under the supervision of trained officers. According to official sources, the mock drill will begin at 5:00 PM, although the exact location in Jaisalmer district has been kept confidential for security purposes. The exercise, mandated by the Rajasthan Home Department, aimed to test readiness for air attack scenarios, assess security protocols, and enhance emergency coordination among defense and administrative personnel. "We are being trained under the leadership of experienced officers. Along with the mock drill, we are always ready to deal with emergency situations," said a Civil Defense personnel during a briefing. As part of preparations in Jaisalmer, six locations were selected for airstrike warning sirens, and a total of 72 Civil Defense personnel were deployed for the operation. These sirens were to be used during the blackout phase to simulate an air attack environment. It is important to note that a similar drill was conducted earlier on May 7 on Shiv Road in Jaisalmer, where sirens were used to warn residents of mock airstrikes as part of public awareness and preparedness. Earlier in the day, the states of Punjab and Haryana will carry out state-wide mock drills on Saturday under the nationwide exercise "Operation Shield", officials announced on Friday. The drills will include sirens, blackouts, and emergency scenarios designed to test the readiness of local authorities and citizens in case of attacks or disasters. Punjab's Special Director General of Police, Sanjeev Kalra, said the exercise would involve all districts and simulate large-scale emergency situations starting at 6 pm. Mr Kalra said, "The mock drill is a part of Operation Shield and is being conducted in all districts of the bordering states on the Western border. The mock drill will be conducted by 6 pm tomorrow. " He added that a detailed meeting had already been held with the district administrations to prepare for the exercise. As part of the drill, sirens will be sounded and blackouts will be enforced to mimic real-life emergency conditions. "Blackout measures, rescue measures, fire services are a part of the mock representatives of the armed forces will also be involved in it," Mr Kalra.
India Gazette
6 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
'Operation Shield' scheduled for May 29 in Rajasthan postponed due to administrative reasons
New Delhi [India], May 28 (ANI): Civil defence exercise 'Operation Shield' scheduled for May 29 in border districts of Rajasthan has been postponed due to administrative reasons, as per an order by the Rajasthan Home Department. The next dates for the exercise will be issued subsequently. Earlier on Wednesday, a notice issued by Tina Dabi, District Collector of Barmer stated that a mock drill would be conducted in four border districts of Rajasthan Jaisalmer, Barmer, Sri Ganganagar and Bikaner on May 29. Sirens will be sounded during the drill, and emergency response systems will also be tested. Civil defence authorities have begun preparations for the exercise, and instructions are being sent to all concerned districts. Special arrangements are being made in Jaisalmer district, which shares a border with Pakistan. Meanwhile, Additional District Collector Paras Ram Tok stated that the exact time and location of the mock drill in Jaisalmer is yet to be decided, for which a meeting will be held. It is worth noting that a similar mock drill was conducted earlier on May 7, in 28 cities across Rajasthan to prepare for potential air raids after the launch of Operation Sindoor by the Indian armed forces. In the earlier mock drills conducted in the country, air raid warning sirens were activated to alert the public, and a blackout was imposed at night. Operation Sindoor targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The operation was a retaliatory response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 26 people, including one Nepalese national. Hours after India conducted a series of strikes on terrorist sites in Pakistan and PoJK, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh held a media briefing in the national capital to share the details of the Operation. Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, who briefed the media alongside Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, stated that 'Operation Sindoor' was launched to deliver justice to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack and their families. India has carried out its deepest strikes inside Pakistan's undisputed territory since 1971, successfully targeting terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. This marks New Delhi's most significant military action within Pakistani territory in over five decades. (ANI)
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Rajasthan: Civil defence mock drill scheduled for tomorrow postponed due to administrative reasons
The Rajasthan Home Department on Wednesday said that the civil defence exercise " Operation Shield ", which was planned to be held on Thursday has been postponed due to administrative reasons. "It is requested that necessary directions to all the Controllers of Civil Defence and other stakeholders, may be issued accordingly," Rajasthan Home Department said in a statement, adding that the next dates for the exercise will be issued. Earlier in the day, it was announced that civil defence mock drills will be held in border districts of states neighbouring Pakistan on Thursday evening, days after India launched Operation Sindoor , which targeted terror sites in Pakistan. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like IIT Delhi AI Programme IITD TAILP Apply Now Undo India's first mock drill since 1971 was conducted on May 7 and was followed that very night by the operation destroying terror launch pads across the border in Pakistan. Mock Drills: A new normal Officials said the strikes marked a shift in India's approach towards Pakistan, the Line of Control (LoC) and nuclear threats could no longer be used as cover for terrorism. India had made its position clear after the Pahalgam attack: it would hit terror camps in Pakistan . Prime Minister Narendra Modi had instructed the armed forces to respond to every 'goli' (bullet) with a 'gola' (cannonball). Live Events Although large-scale violence has now stopped, Operation Sindoor is not yet over. The suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty will continue until Pakistan stops sponsoring terrorism. PM Modi had already conveyed India's determination to US President Donald Trump on 22 April, while in Saudi Arabia. On 1 May, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar had also informed US Senator Marco Rubio about India's decision to strike terror camps in Pakistan.
