India to Conduct War-Like Drills Along Pakistan Border, Heightening Tensions in IIOJK

Amid growing regional instability, India’s planned war simulation exercises across IIOJK and border states have sparked fears of further escalation with Pakistan.

India is set to launch major war-like mock drills tomorrow across the Line of Control (LoC) districts in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and in border states including Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Punjab. These extensive exercises will simulate wartime conditions and involve both civil and military preparedness operations.

According to reports, the drills will activate air raid warning sirens, test blackout protocols, train civilians in civil defense, and include the camouflage of strategic infrastructure. Authorities will also rehearse emergency evacuations, mirroring procedures typically reserved for times of actual conflict.

This move follows similar mock military exercises conducted earlier on May 7, spanning 244 districts in Indian states bordering Pakistan. Notably, during that period, India carried out night-time attacks on civilian areas across the Pakistani border under the guise of “Operation Sindoor.”

Observers and political analysts in IIOJK are expressing grave concern over India’s true motives behind such drills. They suggest that these operations are not merely for security readiness but are part of a broader agenda to provoke and escalate tensions in the region.

Critics argue that the timing and scale of the current exercises may be an attempt by India to divert attention from recent military setbacks. Following Pakistan’s defensive airstrikes on May 10, India faced serious losses which many believe have prompted these aggressive displays of military posture.

Additionally, Kashmiri voices from the ground report a rising sense of fear and unease, as the heavy militarization disrupts daily life in LoC districts. Civilians worry about being used as human shields or collateral during such operations, especially given India’s history of indiscriminate targeting in conflict zones.

Human rights observers have also criticized the drills as a means of psychological warfare in the already volatile region of IIOJK. The presence of troops, mock attacks, and siren tests have led many to believe that India is attempting to normalize a war-like environment and reinforce its occupation of the disputed territory.

Meanwhile, regional peace advocates and international observers are calling on India to refrain from further military provocations and instead focus on dialogue and diplomacy. They warn that such exercises not only destabilize peace efforts but also risk dragging South Asia closer to actual armed conflict, especially given the nuclear capabilities of both India and Pakistan.

As tensions continue to mount, the need for international mediation and UN intervention in IIOJK becomes more urgent than ever.