Strategic Civil Defense Among Heightened Tensions

In the early hours of Wednesday, in what is being described as the most expansive attack on terror originating from Pakistan, Indian armed forces targeted and destroyed nine terror sites across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. These included the headquarters of Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed.

Today on the show, we’re first joined by The Indian Express’ Diplomatic Affairs Editor, Shubhajit Roy, who explains the details of the operation and unpacks the strategic messaging from India regarding it.

Next, The Indian Express’ Arun Sharma shares his ground report on the cross-border shelling by Pakistan in response to the operation, which left nine dead and 40 injured. (14:07)

And finally, The Indian Express’ Deeptiman Tiwary explains why civil defence drills, such as air sirens, blackouts, and the revival of bunkers, are making a comeback, and what they suggest about India’s current threat preparedness. (20:18)

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