Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Punjab and Haryana Conduct Air Raid Drills for Civil Defense
In multiple cities in Punjab and Haryana, the government held drills to prepare for air attacks and emergencies.
These drills, called 'Operation Shield,' involved practicing what to do during air raids and drone attacks.
Emergency services and regular people took part.
During the drills, people practiced going to safe places and turning off lights.
The main goal was to help everyone be ready and know how to stay safe during an attack.
Some businesses didn't turn off their lights during the blackout drill, so officials are looking at ways to improve the program.
Mock drills, part of 'Operation Shield,' were conducted across Punjab and Haryana to test emergency responses.
Exercises simulated air raids and drone attacks to enhance preparedness.
Drills involved air raid protocols, evacuation procedures, and inter-agency coordination.
Blackout drills were conducted in Amritsar, with mixed compliance from commercial establishments.
Officials emphasized public awareness and citizen participation in emergency scenarios.
- Who
- Authorities, civil defense, emergency services, and residents.
- What
- Mock drills simulating air raids, drone attacks, and testing emergency response.
- When
- Recent drills conducted during the week and on Saturday evening.
- Where
- Punjab and Haryana, including cities like Chandigarh, Bathinda, Jalandhar, Nawanshahr, and Amritsar.
- Why
- To enhance emergency preparedness, test response capabilities, and increase public awareness for potential aerial attacks and other threats.
- Exercise Name
- Operation Shield
- Location
- Punjab and Haryana
- Simulated Scenarios
- Air raids, Drone Attacks
- Participants
- Civil Defence, Emergency Services, Residents
- Objective
- Emergency preparedness
- Key Focus
- Testing Inter-agency Coordination
Sources
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