“It’s a routine thing, no need to panic” Lt Gen KJS Dhillon (Retd) weighs in on security mock drills

New Delhi, May 06, 2025 (ANI): Speaking on mock drills which is scheduled to be held on May 7, Lt Gen KJS Dhillon (Retd) said, “Such mock drills were very common practices in border areas earlier. During the 1971 war, I was a young student in Amritsar. We did all these mock drills. I was then studying in Ferozepur, where these mock drills used to be held. This is just for the benefit of citizens and to make them aware that if some action is taken, they can protect themselves. There is no need to panic...It is not as if Pakistan will attack every house, it doesn't have money or ammunition for that. Practice this comfortably...As far as blackout is concerned, you just have to put up black sheets on your windows and put up dark curtains. So that if there is even a little light inside, the aircraft flying above cannot see it...It's a routine thing, it's a normal thing. Cooperate with the authorities and nothing is going to happen to any civilian if you follow these drills correctly.”