Mock Drill At A Hospital In India, Kolkata - 08 May 2025
Staff at Desun Hospital participate in a mock drill in Kolkata, India, on May 8, 2025, involving the hospital's rooftop helipad, which is intended to facilitate air-ambulance services. The helipad enables hospital staff, doctors, and patients to reach critical care facilities rapidly in case of emergencies, including potential attacks amid rising India-Pakistan tensions. These drills assess and improve civil defense preparedness, emphasizing the importance of public awareness and readiness in the face of rising geopolitical tensions following the successful launch of Operation Sindoor, a decisive military strike on Pakistan. Fireworks light up the skies across the nation as citizens celebrate the retaliation for the tragic Pahalgam attack, where 26 Indian nationals are killed. The operation targets nine key sites in Pakistan, hitting terrorist infrastructure. (Photo by Rupak De Chowdhuri/NurPhoto)
