<p>Srinagar: Defence Minister <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/rajnath-singh">Rajnath Singh</a> on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Pakistan, questioning its ability to safely manage nuclear weapons and calling for international oversight of its nuclear arsenal by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).</p><p>Addressing troops at the 15-Corps headquarters in Srinagar during his first visit to Kashmir after Operation Sindoor, he said, “Today, from the land of Srinagar, I want to raise this question—are nuclear weapons safe in the hands of such an irresponsible and rogue nation? The whole world has seen how irresponsibly Pakistan has issued nuclear threats to India several times. I believe Pakistan’s nuclear weapons should be brought under IAEA supervision.”</p><p>Rajnath also ridiculed Pakistan’s economic situation, accusing it of surviving on global bailouts. “As for Pakistan, what can I say? The country has reached such a state that wherever Pakistan stands, the line of beggars starts from there,” he said, mocking its repeated appeals to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).</p><p>Defence Minister’s remarks come just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that India would respond firmly to terrorism and would not be deterred by nuclear blackmail. Rajnath’s speech reflected New Delhi’s growing assertiveness, especially in the wake of recent terror attacks and cross-border threats.</p>.No radiation leak from any nuclear facility in Pakistan: Nuclear watchdog IAEA.<p>Reaffirming India’s longstanding policy, he ruled out any dialogue with Pakistan unless it addresses terrorism and vacates Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). “For the last 35 to 40 years, India has faced terrorism exported from across the border. Talks and terrorism cannot go together. Talks with Pakistan will only be held on terrorism and PoK,” he said.</p><p>Calling Operation Sindoor a "big commitment", Rajnath said, “This is the biggest operation against terror. We will go to any extent to end terrorism. Pakistan has to stop sheltering terrorists.”</p>.Might of Indian military felt in Rawalpindi: Rajnath Singh on Operation Sindoor.<p>In his 22-minute address, Singh laid out a new national security doctrine shaped by the outcome of Operation Sindoor.</p><p>“Firstly, any terrorist attack on India will invite a strong and resolute response. India will retaliate on its own terms, targeting terror hubs at their roots. Secondly, India will not be intimidated by nuclear threats. Terror safe havens hiding behind such threats will face precise and decisive strikes. And thirdly, India will no longer differentiate between terrorist leaders and the governments that shield them,” he declared.</p><p>Referring to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, in which 26 civilians, mostly tourists, were killed, Rajnath said, “An attempt was made to hurt India’s forehead and break the country’s social unity. But they attacked India’s forehead, and we have inflicted wounds on their chest."</p>
<p>Srinagar: Defence Minister <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/rajnath-singh">Rajnath Singh</a> on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Pakistan, questioning its ability to safely manage nuclear weapons and calling for international oversight of its nuclear arsenal by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).</p><p>Addressing troops at the 15-Corps headquarters in Srinagar during his first visit to Kashmir after Operation Sindoor, he said, “Today, from the land of Srinagar, I want to raise this question—are nuclear weapons safe in the hands of such an irresponsible and rogue nation? The whole world has seen how irresponsibly Pakistan has issued nuclear threats to India several times. I believe Pakistan’s nuclear weapons should be brought under IAEA supervision.”</p><p>Rajnath also ridiculed Pakistan’s economic situation, accusing it of surviving on global bailouts. “As for Pakistan, what can I say? The country has reached such a state that wherever Pakistan stands, the line of beggars starts from there,” he said, mocking its repeated appeals to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).</p><p>Defence Minister’s remarks come just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that India would respond firmly to terrorism and would not be deterred by nuclear blackmail. Rajnath’s speech reflected New Delhi’s growing assertiveness, especially in the wake of recent terror attacks and cross-border threats.</p>.No radiation leak from any nuclear facility in Pakistan: Nuclear watchdog IAEA.<p>Reaffirming India’s longstanding policy, he ruled out any dialogue with Pakistan unless it addresses terrorism and vacates Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). “For the last 35 to 40 years, India has faced terrorism exported from across the border. Talks and terrorism cannot go together. Talks with Pakistan will only be held on terrorism and PoK,” he said.</p><p>Calling Operation Sindoor a "big commitment", Rajnath said, “This is the biggest operation against terror. We will go to any extent to end terrorism. Pakistan has to stop sheltering terrorists.”</p>.Might of Indian military felt in Rawalpindi: Rajnath Singh on Operation Sindoor.<p>In his 22-minute address, Singh laid out a new national security doctrine shaped by the outcome of Operation Sindoor.</p><p>“Firstly, any terrorist attack on India will invite a strong and resolute response. India will retaliate on its own terms, targeting terror hubs at their roots. Secondly, India will not be intimidated by nuclear threats. Terror safe havens hiding behind such threats will face precise and decisive strikes. And thirdly, India will no longer differentiate between terrorist leaders and the governments that shield them,” he declared.</p><p>Referring to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, in which 26 civilians, mostly tourists, were killed, Rajnath said, “An attempt was made to hurt India’s forehead and break the country’s social unity. But they attacked India’s forehead, and we have inflicted wounds on their chest."</p>