After the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, there has been a wave of tension again in the relations between India and Pakistan. A total of 26 people died in this attack on 22 April 2025, mostly Hindu pilgrims. India has put the responsibility of this attack on Pakistan-supported terrorists, while Pakistan has flatly refused these allegations. After this development, both countries have intensified military preparations at their respective levels and now the situation seems to be moving towards War-Licch situation.

Mock drill on 7 May across India

Taking a major step after the terrorist attack, the Government of India has announced to get a civil defense mock drill in 244 districts of the country on 7 May. NDTV report UnderThese drills will be in many states including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal. This will include activities such as blackout exercise, air red sirens, shifting people to safe places and checking the emergency communication system.

This alert system can be seen in mock drill

Air red sirens can be played in many cities during this mock drill. These are the same sirens that are used to alert people immediately in conditions like war time or natural disaster. Their voice is loud and rings in a particular pattern, so that the common people understand that a signal of danger is being given.

Along with this, mobile alerts can also be sent to some areas. That is, users can get a government warning on their phone with flash messages, notifications or alarm tones. However, this has not been confirmed by the government, but in 2023, the Government of India prepared a system of getting an alert through SMS, which was also tested at that time.

Pakistan also did full military drill

On the other hand, Pakistan’s army has also become completely active. Nation.com.pk Report According to, the Pakistan Army has recently drilled live fire in Sialkot, Narowal, Zafarwal and Shakargarh sectors. Tanks, artillery units and large quantities of weapons were used in this exercise.

Stir on the sea front

According to IDRW report, the navies of India and Pakistan have also come face to face in Arabian SEA (Arabian Sea). Both countries have put their navies on high alert and have been ‘Eye-to-Eye’ firing drills in the border water sector.