Amritsar Turns Into Mock War Zone: Sirens Wail, City Goes Dark in Security Drill
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| Security Drill Shakes Amritsar: City Prepares for Simulated Air Attack |
Amritsar Prepares Amid Rising Security Measures
Well, let's speak of another border state, Punjab. In Amritsar, the mock trial taking place at Ranjit Avenue is scheduled between 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. this evening, and there will be a blackout.
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Almost the entire city of Amritsar, except for the walled city and the airport, will undergo this blackout for nearly 30 minutes, as reported. These mock drills are part of a larger government initiative aimed at testing and strengthening the nation's response to potential external threats.
The government earlier conducted the first nation-wide civil defense drill to evaluate the readiness of vulnerable zones — however, today's drill is limited to six states and union territories.
