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Mock drills resume as four Indian states bordering Pakistan gear up for coordinated security exercises tomorrow to enhance preparedness and response capabilities.
Civil Defence Mock Drills Scheduled in Border States Following Operation Sindoor
In the wake of India’s recent Operation Sindoor, which reportedly targeted terror infrastructure across the border, civil defence authorities will conduct mock drills in several border districts on Thursday evening.
According to TV reports, the exercises will be carried out in the states of Gujarat, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Jammu & Kashmir — all of which share borders with Pakistan.
India conducted its first mock drill since the 1971 war on May 7. Just hours later, a military operation was launched that night to destroy terror launch pads across the border in Pakistan.
India successfully achieved three critical objectives—political, military, and psychological—through its military strikes.
The Prime Minister outlined the military objective as the complete elimination of terrorist elements — to “reduce the terrorists to dust.” This goal was reportedly achieved through operations in Bahawalpur, Muridke, and Muzaffarabad. Politically, the strategy aimed to raise the cost for Pakistan of supporting terrorism, including a proposed suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty until cross-border attacks cease. Psychologically, the message was clear and forceful: “no place is safe” for terrorists, reaffirming India’s willingness to carry out strikes within enemy territory if necessary.
Mock Drills: The Emerging Norm in India-Pakistan Relations
Officials have indicated that recent strikes signify a change in India’s stance toward Pakistan. The Line of Control (LoC) and the threat of nuclear weapons can no longer serve as shields for terrorist activities. Following the Pahalgam attack, India made its intentions clear: it would take action against terror camps located in Pakistan. The Prime Minister directed the armed forces to retaliate to every bullet fired (“goli”) with a cannonball (“gola”).The military objective, as stated by the Prime Minister, was to “reduce the terrorists to dust.” This was reportedly accomplished in Bahawalpur, Muridke, and Muzaffarabad. The political aim was to increase the cost of supporting terrorism for Pakistan and to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty until Pakistan ends its cross-border terrorism.
Although large-scale violence has ceased for now, Operation Sindoor is still ongoing. The suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty will remain in effect until Pakistan halts its support for terrorism. Prime Minister Modi had already expressed India’s firm stance to US President Donald Trump on April 22 during his visit to Saudi Arabia. Additionally, on May 1, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar informed US Senator Marco Rubio about India’s resolve to target terror camps in Pakistan.
Indian Air Force Conducts Precision Strikes on Pakistan’s Military Bases
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In a recent briefing, Air Marshal A.K. Bharti, Director General of Air Operations, announced that the Indian Air Force (IAF) carried out targeted strikes on Pakistan’s airbases and radar facilities. These operations were in response to multiple drone attacks originating from Pakistan, which targeted Indian military and civilian areas.The Prime Minister stated that the military objective was to “reduce the terrorists to dust,” a goal reportedly achieved in Bahawalpur, Muridke, and Muzaffarabad. Politically, the aim was to raise the cost for Pakistan in supporting terrorism and to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty until Pakistan ceases its cross-border terrorist activities.
Air Marshal Bharti showcased “before and after” satellite images revealing significant damage to key Pakistani airbases. The images highlighted destruction across runways, aircraft hangars, and support facilities. The impacted bases included Sargodha (home to F-16 jets), Skardu, Jacobabad, Bholari, Sukkur, and Rahim Yar Khan.
Bharti stated, “Initially, our conflict was solely against the terrorists, not the Pakistani military. However, the continuous attacks forced us to respond differently.
Mock Drills Scheduled in Border Districts of Four States Following Operation Sindoor
Security exercises are set to take place on Thursday in the border districts of Gujarat, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Jammu and Kashmir. These mock drills come shortly after India launched Operation Sindoor, a targeted strike on terror sites across the border in Pakistan.
The May 7 drill preceded the operation, which successfully achieved multiple objectives—political, military, and psychological—by hitting terror camps and sending a clear message against cross-border terrorism. This marks a notable shift in the dynamics of India-Pakistan relations.
