Rajnath Singh in Kashmir: IAEA Should Oversee Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapons

Rajnath Singh in Kashmir: The International Atomic Energy Agency should take charge of Pakistan's nuclear weapons, India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday, days after the nuclear-armed neighbours ended their worst military conflict in nearly three decades.

"...I would like to ask the entire world if nuclear weapons are safe in the hands of such an irresponsible and rogue nation (Pakistan). I believe that Pakistan's nuclear weapons should be taken under the supervision of IAEA," said Singh.

In a stern message from the military Cantonment, Singh said, India has never been votary of war but "when our sovereignty is attacked, we will respond." Operation Sindoor is the biggest action taken by India against terrorism: Rajnath, he added.

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Islamabad had denied the allegations and both countries sent missiles and drones into each other's airspace in the days that followed, before they reached a truce on Saturday.

"Are nuclear weapons safe in the hands of such an irresponsible and rogue nation?" Singh said while addressing soldiers in Indian Kashmir's summer capital Srinagar. "I believe that Pakistan's nuclear weapons should be taken under the supervision of IAEA."

"I also salute the people of Jammu and Kashmir. I am here to feel that energy that destroyed the enemies.

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How you destroyed Pakistani chowkis and bunkers across the border, I think the enemy will never be able to forget it, Singh told the military personal present.

Singh kick-started his crucial visit to Jammu and Kashmir to take stock of the overall security situation, especially along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border.

Addressing the armed forces, Singh said, “I bow to the supreme sacrifice of the brave jawans who fought against terrorism and terrorists. I pay my respects to their memory. I also pay tribute to the innocent civilians who were killed in Pahalgam. I salute the valour of the injured soldiers and pray for their speedy recovery.”

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