Hyderabad, May 7 (Reporter) In light of heightened tension, a large-scale mock drill titled Operation Abhyas was conducted in Hyderabad under the aegis of the Central Government and the Police Department. The drill, aimed at testing emergency preparedness and raising public awareness, commenced at 1600 hours on Wednesday. Sirens were sounded across various locations in the city, including major intersections and residential apartments, signalling the start of the exercise. The drill was designed to familiarise both the public and emergency personnel with the procedures to be followed in the event of a national emergency, such as an air strike or other security threat. Civil mock drills were carried out in four key areas of Hyderabad: Nanalnagar, Kanchanbagh, Secunderabad, and the ECIL-NFC region. Personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Defence Department, and Fire Department actively participated in the exercise. Senior officials monitored the operation from the Command and Control Center. The program lasted for approximately 30 minutes and was intended to strengthen coordination among emergency services while enhancing public readiness in times of crisis...////...