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Bracing for Fallout

ByMOKOKCHUNG TIMES

May 6, 2025 #Bangladesh, #China, #geopolitics, #India, #Kashmir, #Myanmar, #Pahalgam, #Pakistan, #Russia, #war

In the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam attack, one of the deadliest terrorist acts in recent memory, the Ministry of Home Affairs has called for a nationwide civil defence mock drill on May 7 across all states and Union Territories. This move, directed under Section 19 of the Civil Defence Rules, 1968, is not just a bureaucratic exercise; it is a necessary wake-up call for a nation standing on the brink of heightened geopolitical tensions.

India’s vow to respond strongly to the Pahalgam attack, along with its ongoing diplomatic and military consultations, highlights the gravity of the current security situation. As India weighs its options, including responses with far-reaching strategic implications, preparedness at the ground level becomes non-negotiable.

The upcoming mock drill will test everything from air raid sirens and blackout procedures to evacuation and rescue plans. That the last such nationwide drill was conducted over five decades ago, in 1971, is both telling and troubling. Much has changed since then – urban densities, technological threats, and the scale of modern warfare – but public readiness remains an area of concern.

At the same time, regional dynamics add another layer of concern. Tensions between India and Bangladesh remain strained, while Myanmar continues to reel from internal conflict and violence. On the international front, China has openly declared its support for Pakistan, while Russia is seen to be aligning more closely with India. If hostilities between India and Pakistan escalate into a full-scale war, it could surpass the intensity and scale of the four previous wars fought between the two nations.

The economic fallout of such a conflict would be devastating, with ordinary citizens bearing the brunt of the consequences. One can only hope that cooler heads will prevail and large-scale warfare can be averted between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.

However, if the situation does deteriorate, serious questions arise: Is our state government equipped to handle emergencies or war-related disruptions? More crucially, are the people of our state mentally, logistically, and practically prepared for such a scenario? The geopolitical situation is volatile, and while peace must be the foremost pursuit, preparedness remains our best protection.

MT

By MOKOKCHUNG TIMES

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