Bengaluru Conducts Civil Defence Mock Drill 'Operation Abhyas'
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Operation Abhyas - A civil defence mock drill conducted in Bengaluru |
| Why in News? | National alert post Pahalgam terrorist attack (26 lives lost) and India-Pakistan tensions |
| Objective | Enhance civil defence readiness and raise public awareness on handling emergencies |
| Conducted by | Karnataka State Fire and Emergency Services Department under MHA directives |
| Main Location | Halasuru, Bengaluru |
| Time of Exercise | 3:48 PM to 7:00 PM on May 7, 2025 |
| Duration | Each drill lasted approximately 30 minutes |
| Components | Siren alerts, rescue operations, high-rise evacuations, firefighting, first-aid simulations, inter-departmental coordination |
| Context | Part of nationwide civil defence initiative to test emergency preparedness and coordination |
| Background | Aligns with India's internal security strategy post terror incidents |