India conducting operations review after “accidentally firing” missile in to Pakistan

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India conducting operations review after "accidentally firing" missile in to Pakistan

Mar 15, 2022: According to a report by Reuters, India is conducting a review of its procedures for operations, maintenance and inspection of weapons systems after accidentally launching a missile into Pakistan last week, its defence minister says.

“We attach the highest priority to the safety and security of our weapon systems. If any shortcoming is found, it would be immediately rectified,” Rajnath Singh told parliament.

India accidentally released a missile, which landed in Pakistan, around 7 p.m. last Wednesday during routine maintenance and inspection, he said.

“I can assure the House that the missile system is very reliable and safe,” he said, without specifying which missile had been accidentally launched.

“Moreover, our safety procedures and protocols are of the highest order and are reviewed from time to time,” Singh said.

Pakistan has demanded a joint investigation into the incident and demanded an explanation from New Delhi on its security measures to prevent an accidental missile launch.

Although tensions between the two countries have eased in recent months, military experts have previously warned of the risk of accidents or miscalculations by nuclear-armed rivals fighting three wars.

Singh said India has launched a high-level inquiry into the accident, which did not result in any injuries or deaths.

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