Ghaziabad Builds Bunkers: 'Operation Sindoor' Spurs Emergency Shelter Plan
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CNBC Awaaz30-01-2026, 15:14

Ghaziabad Builds Bunkers: 'Operation Sindoor' Spurs Emergency Shelter Plan

  • Ghaziabad's Civil Defense is converting building basements and NH-9 underpasses into emergency bunkers and shelter homes.
  • The initiative, inspired by 'Operation Sindoor', aims to provide immediate safe havens for citizens during war, air raids, or blackouts.
  • Basements will be equipped with first aid, firefighting systems, water, food, generators, and hygiene essentials for extended stays.
  • Civil Defense has requested basement data from the District Administration and is coordinating with GDA, Municipal Commissioner, PWD, and NHAI for underpass details.
  • ADC Ghulam Nabi confirmed the plan, emphasizing the need for pre-identified shelters for effective emergency response.

Why It Matters: Ghaziabad is proactively preparing emergency bunkers and shelters using existing infrastructure for citizen safety.

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