Rajnath Singh Calls For Global Supervision Of Pakistan's Nukes: 'Are They Safe In A Rogue Nation?'

Last Updated:May 15, 2025, 13:03 IST

Rajnath Singh visited Jammu and Kashmir, five days after "understanding" with Pakistan to halt military operations, and addressed the soldiers.

Rajnath Singh visits J&K (Image Credit: PTI)

Posing a big question to the international community from Jammu and Kashmir, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday asked if nuclear weapons are safe in the hands of an “irresponsible and rogue nation" like Pakistan.

The Minister also called for the supervision of their nuclear weapons by the Atomic Energy Agency, the body that works to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and prevent it from being used for military purposes, especially nuclear weapons.

Rajnath Singh’s Strong Message To The World

“Today, from the soil of Srinagar, I want to raise a question before the entire world: Are nuclear weapons safe in the hands of such an irresponsible and rogue nation? I believe that Pakistan’s nuclear weapons should be placed under the supervision of the IAEA ( Atomic Energy Agency)," Singh said while addressing the soldiers.

Rajnath’s remarks came just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in an address to the nation that India would no longer tolerate Pakistan’s “nuclear blackmail".

“The strength of India’s resolve against terrorism today is evident from the fact that we have not even cared about their nuclear blackmail. The whole world has seen how Pakistan has irresponsibly issued nuclear threats to India multiple times," Rajnath said.

There were recent reports of a possible nuclear radiation leak in the Kirana Hills in Pakistan due to alleged Indian strike, however, the Indian military made it clear that they did not target any nuclear facilities in Pakistan.

“Thank you for telling us that Pakistan has stored its nuclear weapons at Kirana Hills, whatever is there. We did not hit Kirana Hills. It was not on the list of the targets we told you we hit," Air Marshal AK Bharti said at a press conference on May 12.

‘Operation Sindoor India’s Largest Ever Op Against Terrorism’: Rajnath

Hailing Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7 and paused on May 10, the Defence Minister said that it was the “largest operation ever conducted by India against terrorism".

“For 35-40 years, India has been facing terrorism sponsored from across the border. Today, India has made it clear to the entire world that we can go to any extent to combat terrorism," he said.

In a strong-worded remark, the Minister said that the Pahalgam attack terrorists shot tourists on their foreheads, and India retaliated by inflicting wounds on the terrorists’ chests.

“By carrying out a terrorist incident in Pahalgam, an attempt was made to strike a blow to India’s pride and to break India’s social unity. They attacked India’s forehead, but we have inflicted wounds on their chest. The remedy for Pakistan’s wounds lies in stopping the sheltering of anti-India and terrorist organizations and ensuring that its soil is not used against India," he said.

Noting the success of Operation Sindoor, Rajnath said that it has sent out a clear message to the terrorist outfits hiding in Pakistan that “they are no longer safe anywhere".

“They are now in the crosshairs of the Indian armed forces. The world knows our forces are precise — and once they lock in a target, we leave it to the enemy to count the damage," he warned.

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