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India carried out underground nuclear tests on May 11 and 13, 1998, at Pokhran Test Range, known as Operation Shakti. The planning focused on maintaining secrecy and avoiding detection by foreign surveillance, learning from a failed test attempt in the mid-1990s.

The Indian Army's 58 Engineer Regiment was crucial for site preparation and concealment, employing techniques to minimize visible changes at the site. Successful execution required meticulous coordination among political, scientific, and military entities, ensuring the tests were completed without external disruption and all safety measures were met.