August 31, 2021
Pakistan expresses serious concern over fresh reports of theft, illicit sale of radioactive material in India
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has expressed serious concern over fresh reports of theft and illicit sale of radioactive material in India. In response to media queries, the Foreign Office Spokesperson said it is a matter of grave concern for the international community that an extremely rare Sealed Radioactive Source material like Californium could be stolen. He said these repeated incidents raise serious concerns about the safety and security of nuclear and other radioactive materials in India, and the possible existence of a black market for such materials inside the country. It also indicates the lax arrangements by India to secure imported Sealed


