Thu May 08 14:24:47 UTC 2025: ## Mysuru to Hold Civil Defence Mock Drill Amidst India-Pakistan Tensions
**Mysuru, Karnataka, May 8, 2025** – A civil defence mock drill will be conducted on the premises of the Mysuru Palace on May 10th at 4 p.m., Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy announced today. The drill, mandated by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, is part of a nationwide initiative in response to heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following a recent terror attack in Pahalgam.
The drill aims to assess the preparedness and response capabilities of various emergency agencies. Deputy Commissioner Reddy, presiding over a preparatory meeting, directed officials to ensure adequate resources, including ambulances, a designated location within the palace grounds, a control room, fire engines, and coordinated hospital support.
The meeting was attended by key officials, including Mysuru City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar, Superintendent of Police Vishnuvardhan, and Mysuru City Corporation Commissioner Sheikh Tanveer Asif. The drill’s organized execution is a priority, officials emphasized.
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