Air raid siren testing to be carried out at PWD building in Delhi’s ITO | Delhi News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Directorate of Civil Defence will conduct a test of air raid sirens installed at the Public Works Department (PWD) headquarters located at ITO on Friday. According to an official statement, the testing is scheduled to begin at 3 PM and will last approximately 15 to 20 minutes. “In this regard, it is requested that adequate publicity be ensured through both social and electronic media platforms, so that the general public remains informed and does not panic during the scheduled exercise,” the official added. In parallel, the Delhi Police have heightened security measures throughout the city. Additional police personnel have been deployed at major landmarks and sensitive locations. Bomb disposal squads, along with canine units, are actively conducting security checks in busy marketplaces and public gathering spots. Police officials also reported that coordination meetings were held with market associations and Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), urging them to strengthen local security measures and ensure that CCTV surveillance systems are functioning effectively. Furthermore, public announcements are being made in densely populated areas, advising citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities immediately. Authorities are also monitoring social media platforms closely to prevent the spread of rumours and misinformation.


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