PAHALGAM ATTACK : India to Conduct Massive Nationwide Civil Defence Mock Drill on May 7

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    <h1>India to Conduct Massive Nationwide Civil Defence Mock Drill on May 7 Amid Rising Tensions</h1>
    <h3>New Delhi, May 5, 2025</h3>
    <p>In a significant move to bolster national security, the <strong>Ministry of Home Affairs</strong> has announced a massive nationwide civil defence mock drill scheduled for <span class="highlight">May 7, 2025</span>. This exercise, the first of its scale since the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War, comes in the wake of the recent Pahalgam terror attack and escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.</p>
    
    <p>The drill, initiated by the Ministry of Home Affairs, aims to enhance preparedness against potential hostile attacks and safeguard civilians and critical infrastructure. It will include:</p>
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        <li>Air raid sirens</li>
        <li>Blackout protocols</li>
        <li>Camouflage operations</li>
        <li>Student evacuation training</li>
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    <p>These measures echo emergency protocols used during the 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pakistan wars. The announcement has sparked widespread attention, with authorities urging citizens to <span class="highlight">"stay alert, stay prepared."</span></p>
    
    <p>The decision to conduct this nationwide exercise follows the devastating <strong>Pahalgam terror attack</strong>, which has heightened security concerns across the country. The attack, linked to Pakistan-based militants including Hashim Musa, a former member of Pakistan's paramilitary forces and Lashkar-e-Taiba operative, has reignited debates over India’s security policies in Jammu and Kashmir. The Jammu and Kashmir Police have announced a <strong>₹6 million bounty</strong> for information leading to the arrest or elimination of the suspects involved.</p>
    
    <p>India’s history of conflict with Pakistan, particularly over the Kashmir region, provides a tense backdrop for this initiative. The 2016 Uri attack and 2019 Pulwama attack, both attributed to Pakistan-based militants, led to retaliatory strikes by India. The recent extradition of Tahawwur Rana, a former Pakistan Army officer convicted in the US for supporting the 2008 Mumbai attacks, has further strained Indo-Pak relations.</p>
    
    <p>A 2022 report by the Ministry of Home Affairs identified <strong>777 critical sites</strong>, including economic centers and strategic assets, as high-risk targets, underscoring the need for robust civil defence strategies. The National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC) continues to play a key role in safeguarding India’s digital and physical infrastructure. Recent mock drills in the Delhi-NCR region, prompted by hoax bomb threats at over 250 schools, offered a glimpse into the scenarios that will be tested nationwide.</p>
    
    <p>Political leaders have weighed in on the situation, with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah emphasizing the importance of public support in combating militancy. <span class="quote">"Militancy and terrorism will end when people support us… We can control militancy using guns, but it will end only when people stand with us,"</span> Abdullah stated during a special session of the J&K Assembly convened after the Pahalgam attack. Meanwhile, AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi sharply criticized Pakistan, accusing it of being a <span class="quote">"successor of ISIS"</span> for its alleged involvement in the attack.</p>
    
    <p>The nationwide drill is expected to provide critical insights into India’s readiness to address both conventional and emerging threats. As tensions with Pakistan continue to simmer, this exercise serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and preparedness in an increasingly volatile region.</p>
    
    <p>For updates on the May 7 mock drill, follow hashtags <strong>#India</strong>, <strong>#MockDrill</strong>, <strong>#IndoPak</strong>, and <strong>#SecurityAlert</strong> on social media platforms.</p>
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