A “mock civil defense exercise against enemy attack” was held at 10 locations across Delhi on Friday, April 2, at 8:00 p.m. The exercise was organized by the North Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA).
Preparations for the “Civil Defense Mock Exercise on Enemy Attack” were completed during a meeting held on April 1 under the leadership of Ajay Kumar, IAS, DM North East, Delhi.
“A comprehensive tabletop exercise was successfully conducted today at DC Office Complex, Nand Nagri to finalize preparations for the Simulated Civil Defense Exercise against enemy attack scheduled for 04/02/2026,” the statement said.
Here’s everything you need to know about fake exercises:
Where are mock drills held in Delhi?
According to the Directorate of Civil Defence, the mock exercise was held at the following 10 locations in Delhi:
Why are these mock civil defense exercises being held?
Ajay Kumar, DM/DEO of North East Delhi District, told X that the mock exercise “is being held in Delhi on 04/02/2026 to test emergency preparedness”.
“This exercise is for your safety. Your cooperation will help us manage disasters better,” the statement said.
The exercise comes amid an ongoing war between the US, Israel and Iran.
Is there any real danger?
Authorities clarified that this was only a mock exercise and there was “no real danger of any kind”. They also urged residents not to panic over these exercises.
Public Awareness Notice issued by District Disaster Management Office (North East) and District Civil Defense Office, North East District, Office of District Magistrate Delhi (North East), informing people about the simulated exercise and detailing what they should and shouldn’t do.
What should you do during exercise?
- Keep calm and don’t panic.
- Follow the instructions of the administration.
- Ignore useless rumours.
- Do not create unnecessary crowds or obstructions on the road.
what not to do?
- Avoid spreading rumours.
- Do not obstruct the work of the emergency services
When was the last simulated exercise?
Civil defense exercises or mock exercises were last conducted in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Chandigarh and Jammu and Kashmir under ‘Operation Shield’ on 31
Prior to this, these exercises were last held across the country on May 7 amid Indo-Pakistani tensions along the border.
