New Delhi: In a nationwide directive, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has instructed several state governments to carry out an extensive Civil Defence mock drill on May 7. This move comes in the aftermath of the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 individuals, mostly tourists.

The MHA’s notification has been sent to Chief Secretaries and UT Administrators, urging the involvement of local authorities, volunteers, students, and defence services in a coordinated emergency preparedness exercise. The directive underscores the government’s focus on reviving comprehensive Civil Defence protocols across 244 categorised districts.

Why Is the Drill Happening Now?

Amid escalating regional threats, especially on India’s western and northern........

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