Centre Orders Security Drills Nationwide Amid Rising Indo-Pak Tensions — First Since 1971
May 5, 2025 | New Delhi: In a significant move amid escalating tensions with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has directed several Indian states to conduct security mock drills on Wednesday, May 7. These drills, aimed at enhancing civil defence preparedness during hostile attacks, mark the first nationwide effort of this scale since the 1971 Indo-Pak war.
The directive comes amid repeated ceasefire violations across the Line of Control (LoC) and mounting cross-border hostilities following the April 22 massacre that killed 26 civilians in Jammu and Kashmir.
States and districts have been asked to implement the following actions:
In Punjab’s Ferozepur cantonment, authorities conducted a 30-minute blackout drill on Sunday, requesting PSPCL (Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd) to cut electricity from 9:00 to 9:30 PM. A notification noted the drill’s importance in ensuring readiness amid prevailing war threats.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting today with Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, following recent consultations with the Chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. These high-level meetings are being closely watched as indicators of India’s strategic response.
PM Modi has declared that the perpetrators of the Pahalgam massacre will face “punishment they cannot imagine.” Defence Minister Rajnath Singh added, “What you desire will certainly happen,” hinting at potential action.
India has already suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) — a 1960 agreement crucial to Pakistan’s agricultural water supply. This marks a historic first, as the IWT was upheld even during the 1965, 1971, and Kargil wars.
Other steps include:
Pakistan has warned that blocking river waters could be seen as an “act of war”, and has threatened to suspend the Simla Agreement — a foundational pact that validates the LoC. Pakistan has violated the 2003 ceasefire agreement for 11 consecutive nights, triggering fears of further escalation.
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