Dont worry folks, it is just a Mock Drill

As Operation Shield is being conducted today across India's border states adjoining Pakistan, including Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat, the public is urged to remain calm, composed, and fully cooperative.

- MOHD. YASEEN

This is a mock drill only, part of a large-scale, coordinated effort to strengthen India's emergency preparedness and response systems. There is no real threat, no reason for panic-this is a planned exercise, designed to ensure that the country's defense and civil forces are ready for any future contingencies.

People in affected areas may observe a significant presence of military and paramilitary forces, emergency vehicles, medical units, and disaster management teams.

Some may witness simulated situations, sirens, controlled evacuations, or drills resembling real-life emergency scenarios. But don't worry, folks-it's a mock drill only, being carried out with full transparency and under complete administrative control.

This exercise reflects the strength of a new, confident, and prepared India. A nation that is not only ready to defend its borders but is also committed to the safety and well-being of its people through timely planning and training. Rather than waiting for a crisis to unfold, India is taking preventive steps, sharpening its responses, and integrating all levels of governance-from the armed forces to civil administration-to work in unison.

Operation Shield involves multiple agencies, including the Indian Army, Border Security Force, local police, fire and emergency services, medical departments, disaster response teams, and civil defense volunteers.

Each of these entities is rehearsing their role in emergency scenarios, ensuring that every response is swift, coordinated, and effective if the need ever arises.