Blackout simulated exercise or exercise of civil defense was performed in Jammu, Srinagar Lal Chowk and Doda, among other things, under “Operation Shield” on Saturday 31 May 2025.
According to videos shared by the news agency, the local authorities also perform a failure as an exercise to increase readiness and awareness in regions located near the control line that are most vulnerable through cross -border threats from Pakistan.
According to an official, announcement on May 31, the Indian government announced that in areas such as Pandjab, Haryan, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Chandigarh and Jammu and Kashmir under “Operation Shield”, exercises will be performed.
Air Sirens was also heard in DODA under the Shield operation, a false drill, reported about the press agency. According to the previous Mint report, they were scheduled for false exercise in the borders of the states and the territory of the Union 29.
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Photos Blackout shows the city of Srinagar absorbed in the dark when the authorities perform a fake drill on Saturday 31 May 2025.
What is an operating shield?
In official release on 29 May 2025, the Indian government stated that in previous exercises it has witnessed several shortcomings that were carried out, and this fake drill aims to fill critical gaps and “expand the readiness of civil defense against enemy attack”.
“It is required to plan and organize the civil defense exercises” Shield “on 31.05.2025 at 1700 hours further (accurate time may be suitable according to local comfort) by involving all local administrations and stakeholders. Measures may be shared in this respect.
The authorities activate hot lines between Air Force and Civil Defense Roads (RCDCC/SCDCC/TCDCC) and activation of centrally inspected and operated raids Air Air.
Blackouts include civil defense guards/volunteers, participating parties from local administration and youth volunteers such as NCC, NSS, Nyks, Bharat Scouts & Guides.
Similar fake drills were carried out on May 7, 2025, after India started the Sindoor Operation against nine terrorist camps in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (POK). This was the result of a terrorist attack by Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 people, including tourists.
(tagstotranslate) Blackout Mock drills
