Mock drills to begin in border states and Haryana after strikes

Civil defence mock drills have resumed across four border states—Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir—starting Thursday. These states, which share a border with Pakistan, are conducting the drills in the backdrop of rising security concerns and recent military activity. Separately, Haryana will carry out a statewide emergency preparedness exercise named Operation Shield on May 29 across all 22 districts. The initiatives come following Operation Sindoor and the bilateral agreement to cease military action along the border.

Centre’s push for emergency readiness

The Ministry of Home Affairs has mandated civil defence exercises in 244 districts as part of Operation Abhyaas, which was announced after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. These exercises include blackout drills, air raid siren alerts, evacuation protocols, and public awareness drives, all aimed at preparing civilians for potential wartime or terror-related emergencies.

Big #BreakingNews 🚨
Tomorrow #mock_drill will be held in Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, J&K and Rajasthan!!

Be ready guys 🔥🔥🔥

— Frustrated Indian (@frustr80d) May 28, 2025

Haryana’s operation shield scheduled for May 29

Haryana will conduct its civil defence drill, Operation Shield, from 5 pm on May 29. The drill is intended to strengthen coordination between local communities, civil authorities, and defence forces. The exercise will see large-scale participation from registered civil defence volunteers, the National Cadet Corps (NCC), National Service Scheme (NSS), Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS), and Bharat Scouts and Guides. A 15-minute controlled blackout will be observed near vital installations at 8 pm, excluding essential services like hospitals and police stations.

PM Modi cites Operation Sindoor in public rally

Speaking at a rally in Gandhinagar on May 27, Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to the recent military action—Operation Sindoor—in which nine terrorist hideouts were targeted and destroyed in under 22 minutes. He highlighted that the operation was conducted in front of cameras to ensure transparency. Modi also commented that Pakistan’s actions were no longer covert, stating, “We can no longer make the mistake of calling it a proxy war.” He emphasised that India seeks peace but is prepared to respond firmly to threats.

Mock drill sparks online buzz

Social media users are reacting sharply to the timing of the new mock drills, drawing a connection to Operation Sindoor. One user posted, “Last time India did a mock drill, Pakistan got smoked in Operation Sindoor!” 

Last time India did a mock drill, Pakistan got smoked in Operation Sindoor! 😜

Another drill’s coming, and Pakistan’s legs are already shaking like jelly! 🥶#IndiaPakistanWar #mockdrill

— Rahul Kumar (@RealRavani) May 28, 2025

Another wrote, “Mock drill announcement sun ke. Le Pakistani running for their life.” A third user added sarcastically, “Loading – Pradhan Mantri Terroristan Ko Mock Drill Ke Naam Pe Pelo Yojana,” referring to the drills as a covert warning. The comments reflect a mix of humour, nationalism, and pointed jibes at Pakistan’s response.

Loading - Pradhan Mantri Terroristan Ko Mock Drill Ke Naam Pe Pelo Yojana pic.twitter.com/ekUijmebhs

— मैत्री हिंदू 🚩 (@Saffronkoffee) May 28, 2025

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