Global Alert: India bombs Pakistan and prepares its population for a major war

The city of Muzaffarabad woke up on alert Wednesday after a series of powerful explosions occurred just after midnight in the mountainous region of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. According to international news agencies such as Reuters, the blast was so powerful that it caused a power outage throughout the city , heightening public anxiety. The exact cause of the explosions has not yet been confirmed .

The situation escalated rapidly when a Pakistani military spokesman directly accused India of launching missile attacks on at least three strategic locations. The statement was reported by local news outlet ARY News , which claimed that Islamabad was already preparing a military response . The New Delhi government has not yet issued an official comment .

Meanwhile, the Indian Army further fueled tensions by posting an image on social media platform X, accompanied by the message:

“#PahalgamTerrorAttack. Justice done! Jai Hind!” — Operation Sindoor

This announcement was interpreted by media and analysts as a clear admission that India had taken some military action in retaliation, although no further details have been provided regarding the target or outcome of the operation.

In Pakistan, the atmosphere is one of uncertainty and growing alarm , with residents without access to electricity in several areas of Muzaffarabad and without clear information about the current risks.

The international community has yet to officially comment, but fears of a new escalation between two nuclear powers are growing by the minute.

In this context, the Indian government will carry out one of the largest civil defense drills in decades on Wednesday, May 7, as part of a national operation to evaluate the response to emergencies and security threats , amid the climate of tension following the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam that left 26 dead.

The Home Office has ordered all states and territories to conduct large-scale drills to test their ability to respond to war scenarios or hostile aggression. The directive includes the activation of air raid sirens, rehearsals for strategic blackouts, simulated evacuations, clearing of bunkers and trenches, and coordination between civilian and military forces.

These exercises will take place in at least 259 districts designated as civil defense zones, according to documents leaked by local authorities. In many cities, the drill will begin around 4:00 PM , although the time may vary by region.

In parallel, the Indian Air Force (IAF) will conduct a two-day high-intensity air exercise over the desert sector and areas near the western border. This strategic maneuver will continue until Thursday, in coordination with ground drills.

Areas considered most vulnerable include Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata , as well as regions near critical facilities such as nuclear plants, hydroelectric dams, military bases and refineries .

The drills will also include the active participation of students, public and private sector workers, hospital staff, rail and metro system officials, as well as members of the armed forces, police, and emergency services.

In Delhi, the local government issued special guidelines on what to do and what to avoid during the exercise dubbed “Operation Abhyaas,” which will be carried out at 55 strategic locations in the national capital.

Despite the magnitude of the operation, authorities assured that essential services will continue to operate normally , including trains, buses, flights, and public transportation. No major impacts on the civilian population are expected during the day.

This massive defense operation comes amid a tense context, following the Indian government's adoption of a "zero tolerance" policy toward threats to national security , particularly following the events in Jammu and Kashmir.

The central objective is to test the effectiveness of warning, communication, immediate response, and civil education systems in the event of a potential armed conflict or large-scale emergency.