Poonch Administration Cancels Scheduled Civil Defence and SDRF Mock Drill
POONCH April 19 2026:- The Deputy Commissioner of Poonch took to social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, to inform the public regarding a change in the scheduled training calendar for local emergency services.
According to the official update, the routine mock drill originally slated to take place between April 20 and April 24 has been officially cancelled.
This exercise was intended to be a collaborative effort between Civil Defence and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) to sharpen emergency tactics and local response times.
The administration emphasized that there is no cause for alarm or public anxiety regarding the sudden cancellation of the event.
The Deputy Commissioner clarified that these drills are part of a standard readiness protocol designed to maintain high levels of preparedness among first responders.
While the specific training sessions for the upcoming week will not proceed as planned, the message concluded with a reminder for citizens to remain safe and vigilant in their daily lives.
Such routine updates are part of the district’s ongoing effort to maintain transparent communication regarding public safety operations.