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Air raid blackout mock drills on April 23-24 in Valley
Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir announced air raid blackout mock drills in Anantnag and Kupwara districts for April 23-24, 2026, to test emergency response and public readiness. Notices instruct residents to switch off lights during blackout periods and reassure that emergency services will remain operational.
Why It Matters
The drills test public safety protocols in a sensitive region and reflect ongoing security considerations following a terror attack anniversary and related military actions.
Timeline
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Kupwara drill announced; scheduled for April 24 (announcement on April 23, 2026)
April 23, 2026
Kupwara district administration announced a civil defence air raid blackout mock exercise scheduled for April 24 at 3.30pm and a blackout from 8pm to 8.10pm as part of district-wide emergency preparedness and safety training.
Anantnag drill announced for April 23, 2026
April 23, 2026
Anantnag district magistrate Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat announced a civil defence air raid blackout mock drill for Anantnag on April 23. The notice instructs the public to follow precautions during the drill, including switching off lights and other illumination sources at 8pm; assures this is a mock drill, not a real emergency.
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April 22, 2025 – Pahalgam terror attack anniversary
April 22, 2025
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