Archive · 2 Jun 2025
'Operation Shield' Mock Drills Postponed Across Multiple Regions
The civil defense exercise 'Operation Shield', which was supposed to happen in several states like Haryana, Rajasthan, and Punjab to prepare for emergencies, has been postponed.
This was decided due to instructions from the government and administrative reasons.
Punjab is rescheduling its drill for June 3.
The exercise included mock air raid alerts and blackouts to test how well different groups could work together in a crisis.
These drills come after increased concerns and are planned to ensure preparedness during potential emergencies.
Civil defence exercise 'Operation Shield' was postponed in Haryana, Rajasthan, and Chandigarh.
The postponement was due to directions from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and administrative reasons.
Punjab postponed the drill and will now hold it on June 3.
The exercise was meant to test emergency preparedness.
The drills were planned after increased national security concerns.
- Who
- Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, Chandigarh, and J&K governments, with directives from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs
- What
- Postponement of civil defence exercise 'Operation Shield' and related mock drills
- When
- May 29, 2025 (postponed); Punjab to conduct drill on June 3
- Where
- Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, Gujarat, Chandigarh, and Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- Administrative reasons, training, and directives from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs
- Drill Name
- Operation Shield
- Status
- Postponed
- Affected Regions
- Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Chandigarh
- Reason for Postponement
- Administrative reasons, Union Home Ministry directives
- Revised Date
- June 3 (Punjab)
- Purpose
- Emergency preparedness, air raid simulation
Sources
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