Hyderabad:It happened to be 4 p.m. Wednesday, when the sirens rang out, civil defense personnel took action, simulated the attack, “rescue” people, and provided them with “medical services” and drove them away in an ambulance. Other residents were escorted to safe places, away from “disaster” areas.
It was all an interesting exercise, but images of India’s retaliatory strike operations earlier in the day took a advantage, and the Civil Defense Movement Operation Abhyaas are almost unacceptable. The full clear voice rang at 4.30 pm, providing a lot of pictures for their social media handles and providing them with a lifetime experience.
Exercises are more than just rehearsing evacuation or putting out fires. It was a test of coordination among the twelve departments-together they ensured smooth movements, fast medical responses, and a calm handling of the simulated casualties. Officials said if there is any problem, they will be found and ironed out.
Mary in the West
AR Millennium lives in West Marredpally, Secunderabad, an explosion marking the beginning of rescue. Residents quickly escorted the road to the NCC ground (designated shelter site), while firefighters simulated evacuation and medical teams, who prepared stretchers. Cut the power supply for 30 minutes.
“Our job is to ensure power outages. And, in the case of an explosion, electricity could make things worse – causing fires, pole damage, and even minor explosions,” explains Narsing Rao of Line Inspector. His colleague Srinivas Rao added that even Wi-Fi signals and inverters should be turned off in such activities. “It looks small, but these details are important,” he said.
During the exercise, children from nearby Valmikita were found playing cricket in cricket. The sirens made them stop mid-game and whisper. Rahul, 10, quickly added: “I thought we were actually blown up, but now I want to join the disaster relief force. I don't know these people even exist.”
NCC Cadet Sita V. stationed on site, observed coordination and orderliness. “We practice it a lot, but today shows us how it really works. Public collaboration is what makes it real.” DRF official P. Yosu proposed the idea. “We are trained, yes. But unless citizens are aware and stay stable, it's hard to take effective action in real situations. Today, the balance is right.”
Across the road, Babu Rao, a sweeper with SCB, wore a helmet and mask, holding a safety flag. “I'm just a worker, but today I feel important. Even if it's small, I can do my best.” The SCB has directed Discom in the south to check and make sure all power feeders in the area run smoothly.
Prasad P. Prasad P., president of the local residents’ welfare group, “If the country is in trouble, such an exercise shows how we can escape, defend ourselves and help others. It establishes a quiet patriotism. The intention of the government is that we want it to become prepared.”
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When a “prosperity” suddenly appeared, a child was playing in the park. There are sirens, ambulances and fire services rush in and “rescue” people. This is enough to pause the child.
Mayflower Grand Apartment in Marapole was selected for its proximity to the nuclear fuel complex. Apartment resident K. Pooja found information about the meeting. She has been warned through WhatsApp team. Among her twins, one goes out to watch the drill, while the other stays in the house because it is also panicked.
For lawyer Ranjitha Selvan, the explosion and rescue is a movie. “The movie needs to make such a theme in one of the means of communication,” she said.
Telangana State Disaster Response and Fire Service DG Y. Nagi Reddy monitored the drill with DCP PV Padmaja and ACP S Chakrapani.
NCC Cadet Y. Jayanth was informed of the drill Tuesday and briefly covered how to deal with an emergency. “This makes us understand reality and helps us make decisions quickly,” he said.
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Nanalnagar's Avalon Apartments were selected for its multi-layer layout, cellar structure and proximity to the defense zone. Residents were asked to simulate evacuation from the fourth floor and cut electricity to increase the urgency of the movement. The scene attracted onlookers from nearby and beyond.
“The evacuation of the upper level is more complicated. People rely on lifts, which may stop in an emergency. The exercise is about thinking through alternatives and raising awareness.” Regional collectors Anudeep Durishetty and MLA Majid Hussain also joined him.
“This helps. Now, if something goes wrong, we now have a better understanding of how to respond. In this case, more people should know what to do.”
This is the first experience in a young lot. “The place is already tight. Everything is locked down very quickly. But the officials are quick. It makes you wonder what will happen if something happens. Hopefully this will never happen.”
Sixteen-year-old Safi fully committed to playing his role. “They showed us how to heal the wound, carry people, keep calm. I maintain my character because it's important. It's something we should know,” he said. He was still sitting near the entrance.
A 13-year-old boy was on the scene with his sister and said her grandfather's house caught fire during a similar exercise in 1971.
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Passenger P. Sudha was shocked. “I didn't know there was a drill, but I slowly understood the situation,” she said. Another passenger, Varaprasad, had never seen anything like this before. “It made me realize the importance of coordination in this situation.”
Renuka M. said Hullabaloo left her seven-year-old daughter in fear. She added: “We all bent down as directed. She thought something really happened and started crying.”
“These exercises teach us how to act quickly,” said a civil defense officer who learned casualty improvement techniques. The exercises were held under the supervision of SCR and civil defense general manager Udaynath Kotla. SCR General Manager Arun Kumar Jain praised the participants.
