<h1>Nationwide Security Preparedness: Mock Drills at 20 Locations to Test Emergency Response and Public Safety Protocols</h1> Punjab and other states will conduct comprehensive mock drills at 20 locations in response to emerging security threats. The Union Home Ministry directed nationwide preparedness exercises involving civil defense sirens, blackout rehearsals, and emergency response training. Participants will include local authorities, volunteers, students, and security personnel. The drills aim to enhance public awareness and readiness for potential hostile scenarios, with specific focus on evacuation protocols and communication infrastructure testing.