States Conduct Security Mock Drills Nationwide Following Pahalgam Terror Attack

In the wake of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, which left several civilians dead, states across India have stepped up security preparedness by conducting large-scale mock drills at key public locations.

The coordinated exercises, conducted by state police forces in collaboration with central security agencies, were held at airports, railway stations, bus terminals, shopping malls, and government buildings. The drills aimed to assess response readiness, emergency coordination, and anti-terror protocols in high-risk zones.

Officials confirmed that the drills were pre-planned simulations and not linked to any immediate threat. However, they come just days after Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor, targeting terror infrastructure across Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir.

In Delhi, the mock exercises were carried out at Indira Gandhi International Airport and New Delhi Railway Station, involving SWAT teams, bomb disposal squads, and sniffer dogs. Metro stations also saw heightened security checks and emergency response drills.

Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Kolkata reported similar drills, with state police intensifying surveillance and rapid response protocols. In border states like Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir, mock terror attack scenarios were enacted in coordination with the Army and CRPF.

Senior officials said the drills are part of a broader effort to ensure that all agencies are prepared for any contingency. “These exercises are essential to identify gaps and streamline our joint response mechanisms,” one official noted.

Public announcements were made in most locations ahead of the drills to avoid panic, though authorities urged citizens to remain vigilant and cooperate with security protocols.

As tensions remain high following the Pahalgam attack and India’s subsequent military response, security agencies are expected to continue heightened surveillance and periodic drills in the coming weeks.