Mock drills across states in India on May 7 in aftermath of Pahalgam attacks; MHA outlines measures

The (Indian) Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has directed states to carry out nationwide mock drills on May 7 to evaluate civil defence preparedness.

Such a drill has not been conducted after the 1971 full scale India-Pakistan war.

The mock drills will involve a range of activities, including air raid siren tests, self-protection training, and evacuation rehearsals.