In Photos | 'Operation Abhyaas' sees mock drills simulating hostile scenarios conducted across country

Mock drills simulating multiple hostile scenarios like air raids, multiple fire emergencies, and search and rescue operations among others were carried out in several states and Union Territories (UTs) as part of the nationwide mega civil defence mock drill 'Operation Abhyaas'.

Soon after the siren blew at 3.48 pm at various locations, civil defence personnel, police, fire and emergency services swung into action.

Civil defence and emergency services personnel take part in mock drill 'Operation Abhyaas' at Halasuru, Bengaluru

The drill included rescue operations in the event of fire, removing people from beneath debris, evacuating people from high-rises, and providing medical emergency services.

Similar exercises were conducted in parts of Karnataka, including Raichur. There was no citywide blackout mock drill in Bengaluru

Mora Jetty overlooking Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) wears a deserted look ahead of "Operation Aabhyaas" mock drill, in Navi Mumbai

Firemen during a mega civil defence mock drill 'Operation Abhyaas' at Khan Market, in New Delhi

A view of the India Gate during a blackout as part of the nationwide drill, "Operation Abhyaas", in New Delhi

Officials said the demonstrations were restricted to the Fire and Emergency Services campus in Halasuru, Bengaluru.

Security personnel take part in a drill at Commissionerate conducted as a part of the nationwide civil defence exercise, "Operation Abhyaas", in Jaipur.

Civil Defence personnel take part in a drill conducted as a part of the nationwide civil defence exercise, in Meerut.

Civil defence and emergency services personnel take part in mock drill 'Operation Abhyaas' at Halasuru lake.

Vehicles stuck on an overbridge during a power blackout as part of the nationwide civil defence mock drill 'Operation Abhyaas', in Patna.