The Home Ministry has ordered mock blackout drills across 244 districts to prepare civilians for potential conflict with Pakistan. The exercises recall WWII and 1971 war measures while testing modern emergency responses.
The Centre has ordered all states to conduct comprehensive security drills on May 7, including testing air raid sirens, evacuation plans and civilian preparedness in response to heightened India-Pakistan tensions.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that Indians across religions are united after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 25 tourists and a local. Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, have pledged support for the government’s response. Singh promised strong action against the attackers and their handlers.