MHA directs western and norther states, UTs to conduct civil defence mock drills

States and UTs have been asked to operationalise air raid warning sirens, implement crash blackout measures in selected areas and train civilians, including students, on safety protocols to follow during an aerial or ground assault.

Other key measures include conducting rehearsals of evacuation plans and early camouflaging of vital installations such as power plants and military-linked infrastructure.

These directions are aimed at enhancing the preparedness of the civilian population and the administrative machinery.

The instructions were issued even as a series of high-level meetings continued in the Capital.