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Blackout mock drill held across Punjab, sirens and power cuts tested emergency response | In photos
A siren sounded at 7.55 pm, along with public announcements from religious places, to alert citizens.
Updated on: Apr 24, 2026 10:16 PM IST
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Blackout mock drill underway in Ludhiana as part of statewide emergency preparedness exercise in Punjab. (Photo by Gurpreet Singh/Hindustan Times)
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The exercise in Ludhiana saw coordinated participation from several agencies, including the National Disaster Response Force (HT)
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The mock exercise will begin with an air raid warning, conveyed through sirens emitting alternating high- and low-pitch sounds for two minutes. (HT)
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A blackout mock drill is set to be conducted across Punjab on April 24 to assess emergency preparedness, officials said on Wednesday. (HT)
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A siren was sounded at 7.55 pm, accompanied by public announcements from religious places to alert residents. Immediately after, the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited will switch off the power supply. (HT)
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Blackout mock drill underway in Ludhiana as part of statewide emergency preparedness exercise in Punjab. (HT Photo)
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The exercise in Ludhiana saw coordinated participation from several agencies, including the National Disaster Response Force, fire brigade, district administration, municipal corporation, police, health department, Civil Defence, and NCC. (HT)
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