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Blackouts and mock civil defence drills were held again on Saturday, May 31 in Punjab, Rajasthan and some other states bordering Pak.

Published on: May 31, 2025 10:08 PM IST

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Civil defence or mock drills were conducted on Saturday across several states in India, including Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Chandigarh, and Jammu and Kashmir under ‘Operation Shield’. (HT photo)

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Blackouts in various parts of Punjab, including Amritsar, on Saturday plunged the district into the dark. (PTI)

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Mock drills had been previously held in several states on May 7, following the Pahalgam terror attack which claimed the lives of 26 civilians. (HT photo)

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People were seen at Lal Chowk in Srinagar during the mock drill under Operation Shield. The drills also included sirens and emergency scenarios designed to test the readiness of local authorities and citizens in case of attacks or disasters. (ANI Grab )

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The mock drill exercise in Punjab began at 6 pm, and at 5 pm in Rajasthan and Haryana. (PTI)

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Commuters on roads and railway stations made their way through the dark during the blackout in Amritsar. Mock drills had been previously held in several states on May 7, following the Pahalgam terror attack. (PTI)

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Business activities, vehicular movement and routine operations were paused for the 15-minute duration of the mock drill in Srinagar. (ANI)

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Experts and personnel from SDRF, Health Department, Fire and Emergency Services, along with a large number of students and locals participated in the exercises. (Waseem Andrabi/HT)