A notice circulating on social media claiming that a “mock hostile attack drill” will be conducted in Delhi at 8 pm today has sparked concern among residents.
The notice, titled ‘Hostile Attack Civil Defense Mock Drill’, said a mock drill would be conducted in Delhi on April 2, with the aim of testing emergency preparedness. It was allegedly issued by the Delhi District Administrative Authority (North-East) and the office of the District Magistrate (North-East).
A fact check conducted by HT showed that the notice was genuine and was shared by the official handle of District Magistrate, North East Delhi.
The notification stated that there was no real threat or emergency in the national capital and that the exercise was part of exercises to test emergency preparedness.
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The authorities are conducting a specific civil defense exercise as part of preparedness measures, with the aim of testing emergency response systems, including hostile scenarios. The drill, which begins around 8 p.m., includes planned power outages in selected areas, along with coordinated actions involving police, disaster response teams and civilian agencies.
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During the exercise, air raid sirens will sound throughout the city, and residents are expected to follow blackout protocols. The officials explained that these exercises are routine and stem from broader nationwide directives issued by the Federal Ministry of Interior to enhance emergency preparedness amid evolving security challenges. Similar exercises have been conducted in the past under initiatives such as Operation Abhyas, which included siren sounding, evacuations and inter-agency coordination.
Check the full notice here:
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The purpose of this exercise is to evaluate how quickly systems respond, identify gaps and ensure smoother coordination during real emergencies. This does not indicate any imminent attack or growing crisis.
Residents who notice temporary power outages or increased emergency activity are advised to remain calm and rely only on official communication channels for updates, as the drills are planned simulations designed to improve preparedness rather than indicate danger.
