Civil Defence Mock Drill in Delhi At 8 PM Today: Full Schedule of Locations and Timings Released

The Directorate of Civil Defence Delhi has released the complete schedule for a large-scale Civil Defence Mock Drill Exercise under 'Operation Shield' to be conducted across the national capital on April 2, 2026 sharing borders with Pakistan. The coordinated drill will involve multiple emergency response agencies, including Civil Defence (CD), Police, Fire Services, NDRF and DDMA, aiming to test preparedness and response mechanisms in case of emergencies.

Mock Drill Timing Delhi

The mock drill is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM (2000 hrs) and will be conducted simultaneously across multiple districts in Delhi, covering residential areas, hospitals, schools, commercial complexes and government facilities.

Full List of Mock Drill Locations Across Delhi

East & South Delhi
East Delhi: Irrigation and Flood Control Building, District Magistrate (East) Complex
South East: Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing, New Delhi
South West: Kalka Apartments, Dwarka Sector 6
South: Madhukar Rainbow Children's Hospital, Malviya Nagar

Central & New Delhi
New Delhi District:
Taj Palace Hotel, Sardar Patel Marg
Cantonment General Hospital, Delhi Cantt
Central District: SDM Office, Karol Bagh (Jhandewalan)
Central North: E-Block, Saraswati Vihar, Central Park

North & Outer Districts
Outer North: The Mann School, Holambi Khurd
North East:
VRC Karawal Nagar
VRC Rohtash Nagar
Dr. Akhilesh Das Gupta Institute, Shastri Park
Rajkiya Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya, Nand Nagri
North West: Residential area near Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital, Rohini Sector 6
North District: GT Karnal Road, Jahangir Puri Industrial Area

West & Old Delhi
West District: Home Guard Office Complex, CTI Parade Ground, Raja Garden
Old Delhi: Omax Shopping Mall, Chandni Chowk
Agencies Involved

All locations will see coordinated participation from:

• Civil Defence (CD)
• Delhi Police
• Delhi Fire Services
• National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)
• Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA)
• Objective of the Drill

What Residents Should Expect

Residents across Delhi are likely to hear air raid sirens and may also witness blackout protocols being implemented in select areas during the exercise. Authorities have clearly stated that this is only a mock drill and there is no real threat. The exercise will simulate emergency scenarios, and people may see evacuation drills, rescue operations, movement of emergency vehicles and coordinated action by different agencies on the ground.

Officials have urged residents to remain calm and not panic if they hear sirens or see unusual activity. People are advised to follow instructions issued by authorities, avoid gathering in large crowds, and ensure that roads remain clear for emergency vehicles. Citizens have also been cautioned against spreading rumours or sharing unverified information, as such actions could disrupt the exercise and create unnecessary confusion.

The Directorate said the primary objective of the drill is to assess real-time emergency response coordination, improve disaster preparedness at the district level, train personnel and volunteers in handling crisis situations, and ensure that public safety systems are fully functional. The exercise will also help authorities evaluate how effectively civilians respond to alerts such as sirens and blackout measures. Authorities have clarified that this is only a mock drill and there is no real threat.

The mock drill was finalised after a planning meeting held on April 1, where officials from multiple agencies, including the DDMA, Delhi Police, NDRF and other stakeholders, reviewed preparedness and coordinated logistics. The meeting focused on finalising the schedule, identifying locations and implementing blackout protocols to ensure a realistic simulation environment.

What is Mock Drill?

A mock drill is a practice exercise conducted to simulate emergency situations and test how effectively authorities and the public can respond to real-life crises.

Delhi last witnessed a similar large-scale preparedness exercise during Operation Abhyas in 2025, conducted under the Ministry of Home Affairs following heightened tensions during Operation Sindoor.

That drill covered 55 locations across 11 districts, including high-footfall areas like Connaught Place and Khan Market, with blackout protocols and emergency simulations.