In response to the rising security threat along the India-Pakistan border, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has directed all states to implement a series of civil defence and emergency preparedness measures.
These include:
- Activation of air raid warning sirens
- Civil defence training for civilians and students
- Implementation of crash blackout protocols
- Camouflaging of vital installations and plants
- Updating and rehearsing evacuation plans
These steps aim to enhance public safety and preparedness in the event of a hostile attack.
Blackout Rehearsals Begin In Punjab Cantonments
In Punjab’s Ferozepur, the cantonment area conducted a blackout rehearsal last evening. Lights were switched off from 9 to 9:30 PM as part of a coordinated exercise.
The Cantonment Board instructed the Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL) to cut power during the drill.
“This rehearsal aims to ensure preparedness and effectiveness in implementing blackout procedures during prevailing war threats,” a senior cantonment officer stated.
Authorities ensured heightened security during the exercise to prevent any untoward incidents.
India Prepares Following Rising Border Tensions With Pakistan
The security situation has deteriorated sharply after the recent Pahalgam terror attack, where terrorists with links to Pakistan killed 26 civilians.
Since the attack, Pakistani forces have fired on Indian positions along the Line of Control (LoC) for 11 consecutive nights. The Indian Army has responded strongly to the repeated violations.
This marks the worst attack in Jammu and Kashmir since the Pulwama bombing in 2019 and has prompted a sharp military and diplomatic response from New Delhi.
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has held high-level meetings with all three service chiefs and the Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh to assess the situation and plan India’s response.
After his recent meeting with Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, the Prime Minister met the Defence Secretary for over 30 minutes today.
In a strong statement, PM Modi warned that those responsible for the attack ‘will receive a punishment they cannot imagine’.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh echoed this sentiment, assuring the public that ‘what you desire will certainly happen’.
India Takes Measures Amid Security Threat Along India-Pakistan Border
As part of its diplomatic offensive, India has suspended the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, an unprecedented move not seen during the wars of 1965, 1971, or even the Kargil conflict in 1999.
Additionally, India has scaled down Pakistan’s diplomatic presence in the country.
In response, Pakistan has warned that halting the water flow will be considered an act of war. Islamabad has also threatened to suspend all bilateral agreements, including the Simla Agreement that underpins the Line of Control.
Also Read: PM Modi Mourns Padma Shri Awardee KV Rabiya; Hails Her Legacy In Literacy & Courage
To read more such news, download Bharat Express news apps
