Srinagar: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday raised serious concerns over the safety of Pakistan’s nuclear weapons during his visit to Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing troops in his first visit since the Operation Sindoor, he questioned whether a “rogue and irresponsible nation” like Pakistan could be trusted with nuclear arms.
“I want to raise a question before the whole world, are nuclear weapons safe in the hands of Pakistan?” Singh asked. He further demanded that Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal be brought under the monitoring of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which is the global nuclear watchdog responsible for overseeing peaceful and safe use of nuclear technology.
Rajnath Singh lauds Indian Army for success of Op Sindoor
The Defence Minister’s strong remarks come in the wake of Operation Sindoor, India’s military action in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam. Singh praised the success of the operation, saying it had sent a clear message to terrorist groups and their supporters in Pakistan that they are no longer safe anywhere.
During his two-day visit, Rajnath Singh will assess the overall security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, especially along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border. Top military officials are scheduled to brief him on troop preparedness and the prevailing conditions. He is also expected to review combat readiness at the Indian Army’s XV Corps headquarters in Srinagar.
The visit follows a tense period between India and Pakistan, which saw an escalation in hostilities after India carried out precision strikes on terror infrastructure on May 7. In retaliation, Pakistan attempted attacks on Indian military bases on May 8, 9, and 10. India responded firmly on May 10 by targeting eight Pakistani air bases using missiles and long-range weapons.
The exchange of strikes concluded after military officials from both sides held talks on the afternoon of May 10 and agreed to stop further military actions.
