Maharashtra civil defence mock drills: Emergency drills held at key locations in Mumbai as part of nationwide exercise; Check details

A series of civil defence mock drills were carried out in Mumbai, Maharashtra, on Wednesday as part of a nationwide preparedness exercise ordered by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Locations such as Cross Maidan and CSMT saw simulations of air strikes, bombings, and rescue missions involving multiple agencies. These exercises come amid heightened tensions with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack. The nationwide effort tested emergency coordination, response speed, and public readiness for war-like scenarios across key Indian cities.