Punjab govt postpones Civil Defence Exercise “Operation Shield”

Punjab govt postpones Civil Defence Exercise “Operation Shield”

Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ May 28,2025

“It is hereby intimated that the Civil Defence Exercise “Operation Shield”, which was planned to be held on 29.05.2025 is hereby postponed due to administrative reasons. It is requested that necessary directions to all the Controllers of Civil Defence and other stakeholders, may be issued accordingly” said Punjab govt spokesperson.

“Next dates for the exercise shall be issued subsequently” added the govt spokesperson.

Earlier in the day, the government had announced that ”the 2nd Civil Defence Exercise “Operation Shield” will be held on 03.06.2025 at 1930 hrs. in Punjab State. Earlier it was scheduled for May 29 but the Nodal Officers of the concerned department are undergoing Training  for Civil Defence being conducted by NDRF. Hence, the 2nd Civil Defence Exercise “Operation Shield” will be held on June 3 at 1930 in Punjab.

A spokesperson informed that in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 19 of the Civil Defence Rules, 1968, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India has decided to hold 2nd Civil Defence Exercise “Operation Shield” in all the districts of States/UTs, adjoining Western border of the country.  These drills follow the directive issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. The 1st Civil Defence Exercise was held on 07.05.2025.

Punjab govt postpones Civil Defence Exercise “Operation Shield”. The govt spokesperson added  that complete blackout measures would be taken in adjoining civilian VA/VPs excluding emergency / critical services and Air Raid Sirens would be operated.  He requested to plan and organize the Civil Defence Exercise “Operation Shield” by involving all local administration and stakeholders.