As per the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, a mock drill named “Operation Abhyas” is being organised to assess emergency preparedness in Thane district. This drill will take place at Neelsiddhi Towers, Wings A and B, near the NMMT Terminus, Plot No. 95, Sector 12, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 4:00 PM.
The mock drill is being conducted under the leadership of Thane District Collector and Civil Defence Controller Ashok Shingare, Navi Mumbai Municipal Commissioner Dr. Kailas Shinde, Additional District Collector Harishchandra Patil, Resident Deputy Collector Dr. Sandeep Mane, Additional Commissioner Sunil Pawar, Sub-Divisional Officer Urmila Patil, City Engineer and Chief Fire Officer Shirish Ardavad, and Deputy Controller of Civil Defence Vijay Jadhav. The event is being coordinated by Tehsildar Umesh Patil.
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During the drill, a siren will be sounded to signal the start of a simulated air strike or bomb attack. Instructions will then be given to guide citizens to safe locations in an orderly and calm manner. Rescue teams will carry out search operations in the affected area to locate and evacuate any injured or trapped individuals and provide them with immediate first aid.
All departments involved are expected to treat this drill with seriousness and follow the Ministry’s guidelines thoroughly to ensure the exercise is carried out successfully. When the siren is heard at 4:00 PM, the public is requested not to panic, not to believe or spread rumours, avoid taking selfies, and to strictly follow the directions issued by authorities. This mock drill is a part of preparedness training and should not be mistaken for an actual emergency.