Air raid blackout workout routines introduced in components of Kashmir Valley | India Information
2 min learnSrinagarApr 23, 2026 12:18 AM IST
The Jammu and Kashmir authorities has introduced mock drills and air raid blackouts in a number of districts of the Valley this week. The mock drills will probably be carried out by J-Ok’s Civil Defence for “emergency preparedness and security coaching”.
The Deputy Commissioner (DCs) — who additionally act as Chairmen of the District Catastrophe Administration Authority — of Kupwara, Anantnag and Ganderbal have issued public notices asking individuals to change off lights within the night on drill days.
“The District Administration Kupwara informs most people that Civil Defence Air Raid Blackout Mock train is scheduled to be carried out… as a part of District huge emergency preparedness and security coaching,” reads a discover issued by Deputy Commissioner Kupwara Srikanat Balasaheb Suse. “This train goals to familiarise residents with emergency response protocols throughout blackout or disaster conditions and to guage the readiness of the general public and administration”.
The discover says {that a} mock drill can be carried out within the afternoon on April 24 whereas the blackout can be carried out between 8 to eight.10 within the night.
The discover has requested the individuals to “swap off all lights and sources of illumination instantly after the siren sounds”, requested them to “draw curtains in home windows to stop mild emission” and “inform and put together aged, kids and individuals with well being considerations to keep away from misery or panic”. The discover reads that each one emergency companies and significant care amenities will stay practical in the course of the train.
Whereas looking for the cooperation of individuals, the discover has a disclaimer written in daring: “Don’t panic, this can be a mick drill, not an actual emergency”.
An identical worded public discover has been issued by Deputy Commissioner Anantnag informing most people concerning the mock drill and air raid blackout train on April 23. An identical train is being carried out in Ganderbal district on April 23.
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The mock drills and air raid blackouts have come precisely a 12 months after such drills have been carried out in Jammu and Kashmir earlier than the Operation Sindoor that triggered a quick battle between India and Pakistan.
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