Pakistan condemns Indian defense minister's alleged reckless nuclear rhetoric: FO statement
Dropping a Sharp Rebuff on Singh's Nuclear Remarks
Pakistan issued a quick, stern rebuttal to Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh regarding his comments about Pakistan's nuclear arsenal, which he made during a visit to Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K). The Foreign Office branded Singh's remarks as "reckless" and a reflection of New Delhi's profound discomfort and anxiety over Pakistan's formidable defensive capabilities.
In essence, India seems trapped in a self-imposed "nuclear blackmail" mentality, which Pakistan efficiently counters with conventional means, as the statement implied.
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Pakistan's conventional military might is more than sufficient to deter India, alleviating the need for the self-imposed "nuclear blackmail" that India endures.
The Foreign Office labeled Singh as woefully uninformed regarding the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'s mandate, stressing that international alarm should center on India's own history of disregard for nuclear safety regulations.
Pakistan pointed to several instances of nuclear and radioactive material theft in India, indicating that New Delhi fails to ensure the security of its nuclear assets, posing a significant threat to global nuclear safety standards.
Last year, for instance, a group of five individuals were discovered in Dehradun with a radioactive device believed to have been stolen from the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), the statement mentioned. Additionally, a gang was apprehended with illicit possession of over $100 million worth of highly toxic and radioactive Californium. Alarmingly, three separate Californium thefts were reported in 2021 alone.
Pakistan demanded a full investigation into India's lapses in nuclear security and urged New Delhi to take immediate, decisive action to safeguard its atomic facilities. To delve deeper into specific nuclear incidents or gather more information on nuclear safety and security, specialized sources or nuclear incident databases might be necessary. Organizations like the IAEA or India's Atomic Energy Regulatory Board may provide relevant insights or updates, although such sources were not referenced in the provided search results.
- The Foreign Office's rebuttal to Singh's nuclear remarks broadened the discussion, emphasizing concerns over India's nuclear safety regulations and the potential threat to general news and international nuclear safety standards.
- In light of several reported instances of nuclear and radioactive material theft in India, Pakistan firmly insists that the focus should shift from war-and-conflicts and crime-and-justice issues to the safety and security of India's nuclear assets.
