Security Drills to be Held at 12 Locations in Odisha Amid Ind-Pak Tensions

Bhubaneswar,  : In response to the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam that claimed
26 lives on April 22, and amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs has announced a nationwide Civil Defence Mock Drill scheduled for May 7, 2025. In Odisha, the mock drill will be conducted at 12 key locations. The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a formal letter to Chief Secretaries of all States and Union Territory Administrators, directing Civil Defence authorities to conduct comprehensive exercises on May 7 across 244 designated Civil Defence Districts nationwide. This nationwide drill aims to evaluate and enhance the country’s preparedness in responding to potential threats. In Odisha, the exercise will be conducted at 12 key locations, ensuring a thorough assessment of emergency response
systems and protocols. The 12 locations in Odisha where the mock drill will be held include Balasore, Koraput, Bhubaneswar, Gopalpur, Hirakud, Paradip, Rourkela, Bhadrak, Dhenkanal, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara and Talcher. The decision is part of a nationwide Civil Defence Mock Drill initiative announced by the Union Ministry of
Home Affairs.The letter sent to all State and UT authorities directed that on 7th May 2025, a full-scale civil defence rehearsal be conducted in all 244 categorised Civil Defence Districts across India. The aim, as stated, is to enhance readiness and coordination at all administrative levels, down to the village. The Ministry specified that the drills are being held to assess and enhance operational efficacy, communication
links with the Indian Air Force, civilian training, and response to hostile threats, particularly air raids. Odisha’s drills are expected to closely mirror this national agenda. The announcement follows the April 22 attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 were killed in a terrorist ambush in which Pakistan-based terror outfits claimed responsibility for the assault. In response, India has given its armed forces a free hand, and civil defence mechanisms are being activated across the nation.

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