IANSAuthorities on Wednesday carried out a large-scale civil defence mock drill at various locations in the city under 'Operation Abhyas' (Operation Exercise) in line with the direction of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The drill was part of a nationwide preparedness exercise ordered by the MHA.
According to officials, soon after the siren blew at 3.48 pm at various locations, civil defence personnel, police, fire and emergency services swung into action.
The drill included rescue operations in the event of fire, removing people from beneath debris, evacuating people from high-rises, and providing medical emergency services.
The drill went on for about half an hour.
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As per the direction of the MHA to conduct a Civil Defence Exercise called "Operation Abhyas," the first mock drill was conducted at the premises of the Director General, Civil Defence at 4 pm.
Similar exercises were conducted in parts of Karnataka, including Raichur.
There was no citywide blackout mock drill in Bengaluru. Officials said the demonstrations were restricted to the Fire and Emergency Services campus in Halasuru, where it was held from 6.40 pm to 7 pm.
According to a statement from Home Minister G Parameshwara's office, the mock operation and awareness exercise was organised by the Karnataka State Fire and Emergency Services Department under the direction of the Central Defence department and the Home department. It was held in Halasuru.
"Various types of mock demonstrations were held, including creating a fictitious emergency and rescuing citizens, extinguishing fires, and providing first aid to the injured," the statement said.
It further said that the Fire and Emergency Services personnel demonstrated the precautions that citizens should take immediately after the siren sounds, including rescuing people trapped in buildings using a well-equipped aerial ladder vehicle.
Later, speaking to reporters, Parameshwara said that everyone is aware of the prevailing situation in the country.
Recalling the events of 1972, the Minister said, "We can recall the incidents that took place in the country then. We are facing a similar situation now. The recent incident in Kashmir has hurt every Indian. Twenty-six people were attacked indiscriminately. It hurts to remember the killing of innocent people and children."
Parameshwara noted that soldiers guarding the border have endured all this, and said the defence forces carried out attacks on nine terrorist bases in Pakistan at around 1 am.
"However, somewhere, the shadow of war has covered the entire country. There is a shadow of war hovering over India and Pakistan. We all need to prepare for this," he said.
Parameshwara said that the central government has already instructed all states to create awareness among the public-how to protect themselves, what their responsibilities are, and how to maintain peace in such a chaotic situation.
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The drill included rescue operations in the event of fire, removing people from beneath debris, evacuating people from high-rises, and providing medical emergency services.
The drill went on for about half an hour.
Follow here for all the latest updates on Operation Sindoor
As per the direction of the MHA to conduct a Civil Defence Exercise called "Operation Abhyas," the first mock drill was conducted at the premises of the Director General, Civil Defence at 4 pm.
Similar exercises were conducted in parts of Karnataka, including Raichur.
There was no citywide blackout mock drill in Bengaluru. Officials said the demonstrations were restricted to the Fire and Emergency Services campus in Halasuru, where it was held from 6.40 pm to 7 pm.
According to a statement from Home Minister G Parameshwara's office, the mock operation and awareness exercise was organised by the Karnataka State Fire and Emergency Services Department under the direction of the Central Defence department and the Home department. It was held in Halasuru.
"Various types of mock demonstrations were held, including creating a fictitious emergency and rescuing citizens, extinguishing fires, and providing first aid to the injured," the statement said.
It further said that the Fire and Emergency Services personnel demonstrated the precautions that citizens should take immediately after the siren sounds, including rescuing people trapped in buildings using a well-equipped aerial ladder vehicle.
Later, speaking to reporters, Parameshwara said that everyone is aware of the prevailing situation in the country.
Recalling the events of 1972, the Minister said, "We can recall the incidents that took place in the country then. We are facing a similar situation now. The recent incident in Kashmir has hurt every Indian. Twenty-six people were attacked indiscriminately. It hurts to remember the killing of innocent people and children."
Parameshwara noted that soldiers guarding the border have endured all this, and said the defence forces carried out attacks on nine terrorist bases in Pakistan at around 1 am.
"However, somewhere, the shadow of war has covered the entire country. There is a shadow of war hovering over India and Pakistan. We all need to prepare for this," he said.
Parameshwara said that the central government has already instructed all states to create awareness among the public-how to protect themselves, what their responsibilities are, and how to maintain peace in such a chaotic situation.
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