Operation Abhyaas: Preparing for the Unthinkable with Nationwide Civil Defense Drills
Operation Abhyaas, a nationwide civil defense drill, simulated various emergency scenarios across India, including air raids and rescue operations. The exercise aimed to bolster the preparedness of civil and security forces post the terror attack in Pahalgam. It involved multiple agencies and was coordinated by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
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In a concerted effort to heighten national security readiness, India embarked on 'Operation Abhyaas,' a comprehensive civil defense drill spanning multiple states and Union Territories. Orchestrated by the Ministry of Home Affairs, the exercise was engineered to simulate scenarios ranging from air raids to complex rescue operations.
The operation's significance was underscored by the recent Operation Sindoor, where Indian military forces targeted terror structures in Pakistan in retaliation for the murderous attack in Pahalgam by The Resistance Front. As part of an escalating security strategy, Operation Abhyaas served as a critical testbed for the country's emergency preparedness.
The drill's execution in major cities like Delhi and Mumbai included synchronized efforts by numerous agencies such as Civil Defence, NDRF, and local police forces. From sirens blaring at the Indira Gandhi International Airport to coordinated rescues at Mumbai's CSMT, the nationwide simulation offered a rigorous examination of emergency protocols and resource mobilization.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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