The civil defence department in Rajasthan has issued directives to all district collectors and magistrates regarding a statewide blackout and mock drill scheduled on Saturday evening. According to the guidelines released by Jagjeet Singh Monga, Director of the Directorate of Civil Defence, a coordinated mock drill and blackout will be carried out simultaneously in all 41 districts of the state.
Monga stated that as per a recent communication from the Ministry of Home Affairs, civil defence exercise 'Operation Shield' are to be conducted on May 31 in all districts of the states and Union Territories located along the western border.
The security drill will begin at 5pm on Saturday. Rajasthan will carry out state-wide mock drills on Saturday under the nationwide exercise "Operation Shield", officials announced on Friday.
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The purpose is to prepare 41 districts, including Jaisalmer, for emergency response in case of an airstrike or wartime situation. Ahead of the operation, the district administration in Jaisalmer completed all necessary preparations, and Civil Defense teams conducted practice sessions under the supervision of trained officers.
The exercise, mandated by the Rajasthan Home Department, aimed to test readiness for air attack scenarios, assess security protocols, and enhance emergency coordination among defense and administrative personnel.
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