Pakistan has shown concern over reports of consistent incidents of theft and illegal sale of nuclear and other radioactive materials in India.
Spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, on Tuesday stated that Pakistan is concerned while responding to a query about Pakistan’s reaction to the arrest of a gang in India with radioactive material.
“Pakistan is gravely concerned at the reports of recurring incidents of theft and illicit sale of nuclear and other radioactive materials in India,” she said.
In the latest incident, a gang of individuals were found in illegal possession of a highly radioactive and toxic substance Californium, worth US$ 100 million in quantity. Three incidents of theft of Californium were also reported in 2021.
