Civil Defence Mock Drill to be Held on May 31 at National Fertilizers Limited, Nangal – Varjeet Walia
Bahadurjeet Singh/Nangal, May 30,2025
As per government directions, the district administration will conduct a second Civil Defence mock drill under “Operation Shield” on May 31 at National Fertilizers Limited (NFL), Nangal. The drill will take place at 5 PM. Residents of the area are advised not to panic, as this is only a preparedness exercise.
Providing this information, Deputy Commissioner Varjeet Walia, IAS, stated that the purpose of the mock drill is to practice and evaluate the preparedness for dealing with any emergency situation.
He explained that the drill will simulate a scenario involving an air raid and demonstrate the necessary steps that the administration would take in such a situation. The drill will include transporting affected individuals to hospitals via ambulance and showcase how various departments would respond to ensure the safety of the public during such emergencies.
The Deputy Commissioner mentioned that all essential departments whose services are crucial during emergencies have been asked to participate in the drill.
