Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the deadly Pahalgam t*rror att*ck on April 22, in which 26 civilians were k!lled by t*rrorists allegedly linked to Pakistan, the Centre has directed several states to conduct security mock drills on May 7. These drills aim to ensure effective civil defence preparedness in the event of a hostile att@ck. Measures include operationalising air raid warning sirens, training civilians and students on safety protocols, enforcing blackout mea