Mock drills to be conducted in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, J&K on May 29

Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, a mock drill is scheduled for Thursday evening, 29 May 2025, in the border states of Gujarat, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Jammu and Kashmir, which faced intense cross-border attacks during the recent four-day conflict. Authorities have advised residents to remain vigilant during the exercise, according to reports.

The drill aims to evaluate the functionality of control rooms and air raid warning systems, while also testing



the efficiency of civil defence measures, including warden services, firefighting, rescue operations, depot management, and evacuation planning.

This exercise follows the Ministry of Home Affairs’ (MHA) nationwide Operation Abhyas on 7 May 2025, a mock drill conducted hours before India initiated Operation Sindoor. During Abhyas, air raid sirens were sounded, and civilians, including students, were trained on civil defence protocols to ensure safety during potential attacks.