Given the current security environment and the threat of enemy attacks, the Ministry of the Interior (MHA) urged all countries and trade union areas (UTS) to extend civil defense measures under the 1968 law and rules.
Emphasizing Section 11 of the 1968 Civil Defense rules in a letter called “Augmentation of Civil Defense in States/UTS” reminded that state governments are justified to take all necessary measures to protect people and property and ensure continuous functioning of vital services during enemy attack.
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In a published letter with regard to the last night attacks of Pakistani forces in the regions of Jammú and Jaisalmer, this provision also permits the use of the local resources of the local authority for such emergency measures, which prefers them to other financial obligations.
States have applied for emergency powers to civil defense directors
In communication, the Ministry asked “States and UTS to provoke section 11 and award the powers of emergency contracts to the relevant civil defense directors”. The aim of this step is to enable fast and effective implementation of preventive and protective measures.
“In the current hostile Attack Scenario, I WOULD LIKE TO DRAW YOUR KIND ATTENTION TOWARDS SECTION 11 OF THE CIVIL RULES, 1968, WHICH INTER-OLIA EMPOWERS He State Governments Property from injury or damage, or for ensuring the due Maintenance of the Vital Services, in the event of hostile Attack. “He reads the letter.
“I will be grateful if Section 11 of the 1968 CD can be invoked and the necessary powers for emergency orders for the civil defense of your state and UT may be provided to implement the necessary preventive measures.”
Officials stressed that early action and readiness for state and local levels are necessary to alleviate the impact.
India-Pakistani conflict
The call to strengthen the measures for civil defense follows the serious security incident along the border of India-Pakistan because Pakistan launched a number of coordinated attacks on drones and missiles along the western border of India, focused on regions in Jammu and Kashmir and Rajasthan. According to Indian defense officials, attacks were largely captured by Indian air defense systems, including the S-400 missile defense system, which prevents considerable damage.
These strikes were allegedly retaliation for the Indian Sindoor operation at the beginning of this week, which focused on terrorist camps in Pakistan after a fatal terrorist attack in Kashmir, who killed 26 tourists on April 22. The close conflict led to an increase in tension between two nuclear armed neighbors.
The situation remains volatile, with international challenges to limit and diplomatic involvement to prevent further escalation.
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