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India-Pakistan Conflict: Air Raid Sirens to Echo in Delhi; Citizens Urged to Remain Calm
As India and Pakistan remain locked in a tense armed standoff, New Delhi is stepping up its civil defence preparedness. The Directorate of Civil Defence will conduct a test of air raid sirens at the Public Works Department (PWD) headquarters at ITO on Friday at 3 PM. The drill will last 15 to 20 minutes, and officials have urged citizens to stay calm and not mistake the alarm for a real emergency.
As India and Pakistan remain locked in a tense armed standoff, New Delhi is stepping up its civil defence preparedness. The Directorate of Civil Defence will conduct a test of air raid sirens at the Public Works Department (PWD) headquarters at ITO on Friday at 3 PM. The drill will last 15 to 20 minutes, and officials have urged citizens to stay calm and not mistake the alarm for a real emergency.
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