Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, Chandigarh DM, IAS Nishant Kumar Yadav has appealed Chandigarh citizens to join as Civil Defence Volunteer if they are "over 18 and ready to make a difference". Citizens can join as volunteer on May 10, 2025 at 1030 am in Chandigarh's Tagore Theatre, the DM office posted on X. "Stay prepared," it added.