India at War
A Citizen’s Code of Duty and Decorum
Namaste.
This is no ordinary dispatch.
Today, we write not as commentators, but as countrymen. War, once a shadow in the distance, now stands at our threshold. The armed forces are engaged. Tensions have escalated. And yet, amid the drumbeat of battle, the most vital power remains with the people.
To be calm is to be powerful.
To be wise is to be brave.
This is not the hour to panic. It is the hour to prepare, protect, and preserve—our homes, our spirits, and our nation.
🔹 What You Must Do — With Grace, Not Fear
1. Stay Informed. Not Drowned.
Avoid misinformation. Stick to updates from Doordarshan, PIB, ANI, or All India Radio. This is not the time for viral forwards or Twitter chaos. Truth is a civic duty.
2. Stock, But Don't Hoard.
Store basic food, water, medicines, cash, and power backups for at least 15–20 days. But do it quietly. Dignity in action matters.
3. Safeguard Documents.
Keep your Aadhar, ration card, IDs, property papers, and emergency contacts protected and accessible.
4. Mind the Grid.
Keep power banks charged. Download offline news apps, maps, and store emergency helplines on all family phones.
5. Civilians Are Not Combatants.
Do not interfere with police or military operations. Do not attempt to ‘report from the ground’. Respect protocols. Salute the chain of command.
6. Be Ready to Serve.
Volunteer at hospitals, shelters, logistics centers. Blood donation camps may open. The spirit of sewa is more powerful than any uniform.
🔹 For Families with Young or Elderly Members
Stay Indoors After Sunset. Air raid drills or disruptions may occur.
Teach Children the Basics. Without fear—what to do in an emergency, how to reach safety, and when to stay quiet.
Create Calm Corners. Not everyone processes conflict the same way. Have a prayer space, a reading nook, or soft music for grounding.
🔹 If You're In or Near Border Zones
Follow Every Official Advisory.
Keep radios on, windows secured, vehicles fuelled. Do not act on rumors—act on announcements.
Travel Light, Stay Ready.
If asked to evacuate, leave valuables behind. Prioritize life over possessions. Trust the Indian Army and your district administration.
🔹 The Indian Soul Is Not Easily Shaken
We have known invasions, betrayals, bloodshed, and famine. And yet we remain. Because every time darkness approached, we did not flinch. We fasted with dignity. We lit diyas in silence. We buried our dead and stood again.
This war, too, shall pass.
And when it does, history will ask not who fired the first shot, but who stood with honour when the skies darkened.
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CITIZEN EMERGENCY HELPLINES
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
(To Be Retained & Shared During Wartime)
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NATIONAL EMERGENCY CONTACTS
- ALL-IN-ONE EMERGENCY NUMBER: 112
- POLICE: 100
- FIRE SERVICE: 101
- AMBULANCE: 102 / 108
- DISASTER RESPONSE (NDMA): 1078
DEFENSE & NATIONAL SECURITY
- MINISTRY OF DEFENCE HQ: https://mod.gov.in
- ARMY / MILITARY ZONE ALERTS: To be announced locally
- REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY: Call 112 or nearest SHO
- HOME MINISTRY CONTROL ROOM: 011-23092462 / 23094686
MEDICAL & MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
- EMERGENCY TELEMEDICINE (AYUSH): 14443
- MENTAL HEALTH LINE (NIMHANS): 080-46110007
- TELE-MANAS PSYCH SUPPORT: 14416
CIVILIAN PROTECTION SERVICES
- CHILDLINE (Missing/At Risk Children): 1098
- WOMEN'S NATIONAL HELPLINE: 1091
- SENIOR CITIZEN SUPPORT LINE: 14567
CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURE & UTILITIES
- INDIAN RAILWAYS (Emergency): 139
- ELECTRICITY EMERGENCY (State DISCOM): 1912
- STATE DISASTER AUTHORITY: [Varies by state] via 112
STAY INFORMED: WAR ZONE COMMUNICATION
- OFFICIAL TV/WEB: DD NEWS, PIB India, MyGov
- DOWNLOAD: AAROGYA SETU
A Final Word — From Aditya’s Newsletter
We are not a voice for the masses.
We are a mirror for the serious. For those who choose duty over noise.
This war is real. But so is your spirit.
Do not crumble. Do not shout. Do not tweet.
Do what needs to be done. And do it well.
– Aditya Singh
For the resolved. For the reasonable. For the Indian who does not blink.
