On May 7, India conducted Operation Abhyaas, a massive nationwide civil defence exercise across 244 districts including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad The Times of IndiaWikipedia. Organized by the Ministry of Home Affairs and NDMA, the drill featured air‑raid sirens, blackout simulations, evacuations, public training, and coordination across police, fire, municipal services, and civil volunteers. Major installations like Bareilly, Secunderabad, Golconda Fort, and the Madras Atomic Power Station took part. Schools, colleges, NCC, NSS, and local residents were mobilized to practice community-level disaster preparedness. The initiative responded to rising cross-border tensions—especially after the Pahalgam attack—and represents the most extensive drill since the 1971 Indo‑Pak war. Authorities affirm that Operation Abhyaas is designed to test rapid response capacity, communication systems, and civilian engagement during emergencies.