Lagatar24 Desk
New Delhi, March 15: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday made his statement in Rajya Sabha on accidental missile firing on Pakistan.
“I’d like to tell this House about an incident that occurred on 9th March 2022. It’s related to an accidental missile release during the inspection. During routine maintenance and inspection of the missile unit, around 7 pm, one missile got accidentally released,” said Defence Minister in Rajya Sabha.
He also said that the incident is highly regrettable.
“It was later known that the missile fell in Pakistan’s territory. The incident is regrettable. But it’s a relief that no losses happened. I’d like to inform the House that government has taken this matter very seriously and official order for high-level probe has been given,” he added.
“The exact cause of the incident can be known only through a probe. I would also like to say that in the context of this incident, standard operating procedures of operations, maintenance and inspections are also being reviewed,” he further added.
The exact cause of the incident can be known only through a probe. I would also like to say that in the context of this incident, standard operating procedures of operations, maintenance and inspections are also being reviewed: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Rajya Sabha pic.twitter.com/2fisdtuBtq
— ANI (@ANI) March 15, 2022
Earlier in the day, RMO also made statements through twitter, saying that the missile system .was very reliable and safe. A formal high level probe is ordered in the incident.
“I can assure the House that the missile system is very reliable & safe. Moreover, our safety procedures and protocols are of the highest order and are reviewed from time to time. Our Armed Forces are well-trained and disciplined & are well experienced in handling such systems,” tweeted RMO.
