Preparing for Emergencies: Kolkata Schools Conduct Drill Amid India-Pakistan Tensions

In response to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, four private schools in Kolkata carried out evacuation drills to test the preparedness of students for emergency situations. The comprehensive exercises, orchestrated by the National Cadet Corps, aimed at familiarizing students with necessary evacuation procedures.

The drills, executed at DPS-Ruby Park, La Martiniere for Boys, La Martiniere for Girls, and Future Foundation School, involved students evacuating classrooms to a safe area in the courtyard before returning once an all-clear signal was given. The exercises were completed within a tight 30-minute timeframe, underscoring the importance of rapid response in crisis scenarios.

These measures come in the wake of 'Operation Sindoor,' where Indian armed forces targeted terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, following the Pahalgam attack that resulted in the death of 26 individuals. The drills also included training for recognizing and reacting to early warning systems, ensuring students are prepared to camouflage sensitive installations during threats.

(With inputs from agencies.)