Pakistan’s Belligerence

It may not be enough for India to only reduce the risks of its nuclear materials/ technologies falling into wrong hands. But, these terrorists have no borders and can pick up radiological materials from other countries that have lax nuclear regulations. There are tens of thousands of radiological units spread across the world. Particularly vulnerable are those in Central Asia and African countries.

• Pakistan has the world’s fastest-growing nuclear stockpile and also harbours the most dangerous terror groups. In the past, nuclear physicist A.Q. Khan had passed on nuclear secrets to Iran and North Korea, which proves that Pakistan has a history of nuclear waywardness.
• While the Strategic Plans Division, which controls Pakistan’s nukes, claims that it has 25,000 troops to guard its nuclear stocks and facilities, there have been several high-profile attacks on other military installations that demonstrate the terrorists’ intent and capabilities. Also, the nexus between intelligent agencies is worrying, and the insider threat looms large.