Mock Drill: Following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, the Indian Army launched airstrikes on terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir under Operation Sindoor. In light of the tense situation between India and Pakistan, mock drills were conducted across several districts of India, including Gujarat. After the ceasefire on the border, the Civil Defence has decided to conduct another round of mock drills in five states, including Gujarat.

#BREAKING: Government of India announces #OperationShield new date for Mock drill exercise in states around Western Borders of India – Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan and as well as Gujarat, Haryana and Chandigarh on May 31st. pic.twitter.com/Jg3CHffzHm

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‘Operation Shield’ to be Held on 31st May 2025

As per the directive of the Government of India, a large-scale civil defence exercise will be carried out on 31st May 2025 in five states, including Gujarat. Following the grand success of Operation Sindoor, this mock drill is being planned as a proactive measure to prepare for any potential enemy attacks. Every district in Gujarat will participate in the drill.

States bordering Pakistan—Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Jammu & Kashmir—will be part of this Operation Shield mock drill. Previously, a similar drill was scheduled for 29th May 2025 in Gujarat and some other states and Union Territories, including Jammu & Kashmir. However, due to administrative reasons, that exercise was postponed. Now, a new date has been officially announced.