Cantonment board to exercise black out mock drill in Ferozepur amid heightening India-Pakistan tensions

FEROZEPUR: Amid heightening tension between India and Pakistan after Pahalgam killing, the Ferozepur Cantonment Board has announced that a half-hour mock drill will be conducted on Sunday starting from 9 PM, during which the entire electricity supply to the cantonment area will be shut down.
In an official press release, the Board stated that this temporary blackout is a part of a routine safety preparedness exercise.
The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) will cut off power for 30 minutes while hooters will be sounded continuously throughout the drill. Residents have been strongly advised to keep their private power generators and inverters switched off during the drill to ensure the effectiveness of the exercise. The Cantonment Board emphasized that the drill is strictly for safety and emergency preparedness and urged the public to cooperate fully. "This mock drill is being conducted in the interest of public safety, and we greatly appreciate the cooperation and understanding of all residents," the statement said assuring the residents that normal power supply will resume immediately after the drill concludes at 9.30 PM.