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'Security mock drill to be held in all states on May 7'

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This is happening in India after 54 years, such a mock drill was held in 1971, when there was a war between India and Pakistan.

Amid tensions with Pakistan, the Indian government has asked many states to conduct mock drills on May 7. This is being done to ensure the safety of people in a war situation, during this mock drill, people will be trained to protect themselves. This is happening in India after 54 years, such a mock drill was held in 1971, when there was a war between India and Pakistan.

According to reports, a blackout practice was conducted in the Ferozepur Cantonment area of Punjab on Thursday and Monday night. During this time, electricity was cut off in villages and neighborhoods from 9 pm to 9:30 pm.

It is noteworthy that this preparation is taking place in India when tensions with Pakistan are continuously increasing after 26 people were killed in a major terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on April 22.

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