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Punjab, Haryana to Hold 'Operation Shield' Drills Tomorrow

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May 31, 2025

States of Punjab and Haryana will carry out state-wide mock drills on Saturday under the nationwide exercise "Operation Shield," officials announced on Friday.

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Punjab, Haryana to Hold 'Operation Shield' Drills Tomorrow

The drills will include sirens, blackouts, and emergency scenarios designed to test the readiness of local authorities and citizens in case of attacks or disasters.

Punjab's Special Director General of Police, Sanjeev Kalra, said the exercise would involve all districts and simulate large-scale emergency situations starting at 6 pm.

Kalra said, "The mock drill is a part of Operation Shield and is being conducted in all districts of the bordering states on the Western border. The mock drill will be conducted by 6 pm tomorrow."

He added that a detailed meeting had already been held with the district administrations to prepare for the exercise.

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