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Blackout exercises were conducted across India during mock drills on Wednesday in order to test country's emergency response preparedness amid tensions with Pak

Published on: May 7, 2025 9:58 PM IST

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In Delhi's NDMC area, which includes Connaught Place, India Gate and more, lights went off at 8 pm and returned gradually post 9 pm. (Raj K Raj/Hindustan Times)

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As per a directive from the Ministry of Home Affairs, mock drill exercises were conducted across the nation on Wednesday, including blackouts in several cities, such as in UP's Ghaziabad, pictured here. (Sakib Ali/Hindustan Times)

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The blackout exercises were part of a series of measures undertaken to ensure that India was prepared for emergencies, amid rising tensions with Pakistan. (Ravi Kumar/Hindustan Times)

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While Delhi's NDMC area was subject to the blackout, notably, the Rashtrapati Bhavan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence, and ICU's in hospitals were exempt. (Raj K Raj Hindustan Times)

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In DLF Capitol Greens, Moti Nagar, Delhi, residents stepped out their buildings sitting by the light of their vehicles. (Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times)

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Blackouts were preceded by sirens and announcements to ensure citizens were prepared. Other exercises such as air raid simulations were also carried out in tandem. (Ravi Kumar/Hindustan Times)

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Power went out in Chandigarh, as well as Mohali and Amritsar, with residents being asked to turn off their lights and phones to simulate a complete no-light zone. (Keshav Singh/Hindustan Times)

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People on roads stepped out of their vehicles as a blackout hit the Matka Chowk in Sector 16-17 in Chandigarh. (Keshav Singh/Hindustan Times)

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Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath supervised the blackout drill at Lucknow's Reserve Police Lines. (Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times)

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In Gujarat's Ahmedabad and Surat as well, blackouts began post 7 pm, plunging several neighbourhoods into darkness. (Maulik Pathak/Hindustan Times)