India-Pakistan tensions: Thousands apply to serve as Civil Defense volunteers in Chandigarh

Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, Islamabad launched drone and missile strikes targeting Chandigarh and other Indian states. However, these threats were successfully neutralised by India’s Integrated Counter-UAS Grid and Air Defence systems.

The Deputy Commissioner of UT Chandigarh had asked the youth, above 18 years of age, to appear for civil defence enrolment. Taking to X, Chandigarh admin wrote, “*APPEAL TO THE YOUTH* *Serve the Nation. Be Prepared.* Chandigarh Administration invites young citizens who are above 18 years age, to join as *Civil Defence Volunteers* and support emergency preparedness.”

*APPEAL TO THE YOUTH*
*Serve the Nation. Be Prepared.*

Chandigarh Administration invites young citizens who are above 18 years age, to join as *Civil Defence Volunteers* and support emergency preparedness.

Civil Defence Enrolment & Training Camp:
Date: 10th May 2025
Time: 10:30…

— Chandigarh Admn (@chandigarh_admn) May 9, 2025

Thousands of people showed up at the Tagore Theatre, Chandigarh to become Civil Defence volunteers so that they can help foster a culture of readiness and resilience. News agency ANI posted a video on X showing a large crowd gathered in the Tagore Theatre, offering to support emergency preparedness.

News agency ANI posted a video on X (Twitter) from Chandigarh:

#WATCH | Huge lines seen in Chandigarh when local announcements were made for volunteers to aid in the assistance. pic.twitter.com/Q7YXWRg50J

— ANI (@ANI) May 10, 2025

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