Following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, Indian armed forces initiated 'Operation Sindoor,' targeting terrorist infrastructure within Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The strikes were described as focused and non-escalatory, avoiding Pakistani military facilities. Simultaneously, a nationwide civil defence mock drill is scheduled to enhance emergency preparedness across 244 districts.
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