SRINAGAR: As a part of ‘Operation Shield’, a Civil Defence Mock Drill was conducted here on Saturday across all the districts of Kashmir, aimed at bolstering readiness and addressing critical gaps to handle emergencies, and ensure the safety of critical installations and residents.
This drill was a part of nationwide efforts organised by the Ministry of Home Affairs for emergency preparedness.
In Srinagar, a Civil Defence Mock Drill was conducted at Amar Niwas Complex today to assess ground preparedness regarding Civil Defence, Emergency Response in Srinagar District.
The exercise took place in the presence of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, who is also the Chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority.
Personnel from multiple Civil Defence services participated in the Mock Drill as part of the nationwide exercise to test and strengthen their preparedness.
The ‘Operation Shield’ has been designed to simulate hostile situations, including air raid sirens, blackout protocols, and various emergency response actions, to evaluate the preparedness of civil authorities, emergency services, and local populations.
The Drill was also aimed at replicating real-time scenarios that may arise from potential external threats, any troublesome circumstances, besides measures being taken to further strengthen the Civil Defence mechanisms, ensuring the security of critical infrastructure and citizen safety.
The Drill is expected to significantly improve inter-agency coordination, public awareness, and the ability of the administration to respond swiftly and efficiently in the event of any hostile act or natural disaster and test the effectiveness of safety protocols.
