US EditionIndia-Pakistan flare-up: MHA asks states/UTs to invoke emergency powers under Civil Defence Rules
- On May 9, 2025, the Ministry of Home Affairs called on all Indian states and Union Territories to strengthen civil defence measures by utilizing the authorities granted under the Civil Defence Rules, 1968, in response to coordinated drone and missile attacks by Pakistani forces along the western border in Jammu, Kashmir, and Rajasthan.
- The activation of civil defence measures followed Pakistan’s retaliatory strikes after India carried out Operation Sindoor, targeting terrorist bases in response to a deadly assault on April 22 in Kashmir that resulted in the deaths of 26 tourists.
- The Ministry’s letter highlighted a specific provision within the 1968 Civil Defence Rules that authorizes state governments to prioritize funding and undertake essential measures to safeguard individuals, property, and critical services during times of hostile attacks.
- Indian defense officials reported India’s air defence systems, including the S-400 missile system, largely intercepted the attacks, preventing significant damage, while the government ordered emergency procurement powers for civil defence directors to ensure prompt response.
- The invocation of emergency powers enables swift implementation of precautionary measures amid escalating tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors, with international calls urging restraint and diplomatic engagement to avoid further escalation.
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Centre asks states to activate emergency powers: What does this mean?
As India and Pakistan remain at loggerheads, the Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered states to activate emergency powers granted by Section 11 of the Civil Defence Rules, 1968. The rules, which fall under the Civil Defence Act, were established to help India’s civilian population and infrastructure speedily respond to attacks. They also let the government take steps during an emergency to keep essential services running and cut red tape to purc…
‘Union Home Secy holds video conference with Chief Secys of states sharing border with Pak’
New Delhi, May 10: Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan on Saturday night held a video conference with chief secretaries of the states sharing border with Pakistan, sources said. During the meeting, the home secretary asked the chief secretaries to remain alert and activate civil defence mechanisms in their respective states in case of any firing or attack from across the border, sources said. The video conference came after Pakistan violated the b…
Over 3,000 enrol in Punjab as civil defence volunteers - OrissaPOST
Chandigarh: More than 3,000 young people stepped forward with an unwavering resolve to serve as civil defence volunteers at an event here Saturday that was held hours before the directors general of military operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan agreed on a ceasefire. The event was held amid a military conflict between India and Pakistan. However, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri subsequently announced that the DGMOs of the two countries have a…
India-Pakistan conflict: MHA orders all states, UTs to invoke civil defence measures
New Delhi: Amid the rising escalation between India and Pakistan, the Ministry of Home Affairs on May 9 asked all states and Union Territories to invoke civil defence measures under the Civil Defence Act and Rules of 1968. As Pakistan continues to attack India’s borders and target common people in our country, there is an increasing call to reinforce civil defence preparedness. A letter from Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah read, “In the curr…
India Directs States, UTs To Invoke Emergency Powers Amid Rising Tensions
The Centre has also authorised the Chief of the Army Staff to call out officers and every enrolled person of the Territorial Army to assist or supplement the regular Army in case it is required. The post India Directs States, UTs To Invoke Emergency Powers Amid Rising Tensions appeared first on StratNews Global.
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