Synopsis India has delayed a mock drill near the Pakistan border. This follows increased tensions and Operation Sindoor. The eastern border with Bangladesh also sees more activity. India is reviving the Kailashahar aireld. This is amid concerns about China’s moves in Bangladesh. The government says drills are routine. But the timing raises questions India has postponed a nationwide mock drill that was scheduled for May 29 in border districts near Pakistan. The decision follows increased tensions on both western and eastern fronts. It comes just weeks after the May 7 strike known as Operation Sindoor, which hit terror infrastructure in Pakistan
and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
The eastern sector has also seen developments that have raised strategic concerns. Operation Shield put on hold; drills aimed at war preparedness The postponed drill was part of Operation Shield, a large-scale civil defence exercise coordinated by the Union Ministry of Home Aairs. It was designed to test India’s preparedness for wartime emergencies, including air raids, drone strikes, and evacuations. The drill was planned to cover 244 districts nationwide with air raid sirens, blackout exercises, and public safety drills. Earlier in May, a similar drill named Operation Abhyaas was conducted across various states and Union Territories. That exercise marked the rst such widespread readiness initiative since the 1971 Indo-Pak war.
Strike during drill raises questions On May 7, India launched Operation Sindoor on the same day as the nationwide civil defence drill. India announced that it targeted nine terror hubs in Pakistan and PoK. The move followed the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of several Indian tourists. The deja vu of May 7 mock drills has now sparked speculation about possible Indian action. about India’s readiness.
