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Civil Defence Mock Drill at National Fertilizers Limited, Nangal on May 31: DC Varjeet Walia urges public not to panic
Parmod Bharti
Nangal (Rupnagar), May 30, 2025: The District Administration will conduct a Civil Defence mock drill under “Operation Shield” at National Fertilizers Limited (NFL), Nangal on May 31 at 5 PM, as part of a government-directed preparedness initiative. Residents are advised not to panic, as this is only a simulated exercise.
Deputy Commissioner Varjeet Walia, IAS, informed that the drill aims to assess emergency response readiness in the event of a crisis such as an air raid.
The simulation will involve the coordinated efforts of various departments, including the transport of mock casualties to hospitals and the demonstration of emergency protocols.
Walia added that all essential departments have been instructed to take part in the exercise to ensure a realistic and effective evaluation of the district's emergency preparedness.
The drill is designed to strengthen inter-agency coordination and enhance public safety mechanisms.