Mock drill scheduled for tomorrow in specific districts of Border States Gujarat, Rajasthan, Jammu Kashmir and Punjab reportedly stands postponed, new dates to be announced later.
In a post on X, the Central Bureau of Communication, Chandigarh, said that as per the Govt of India directions, the Civil Defence Exercise ‘Operation Shield’ scheduled for 29.05.2025 stands postponed.
“No blackout or mock drill will be held tomorrow. Inconvenience is regretted,” reads the post.
Gujarat, Rajasthan and Punjab also stated that the exercise which was planned to be held on May 29, is postponed due to administrative reasons.
“Stakeholders from local administration and youth volunteers like NCC, NSS, NYKS, Bharat Scouts & Guides, to man different services and assist the civil administration in the implementation of various civil defence measures like air raids from enemy aircraft, drones and missile attacks,” the official communication had said.
