India’s National Radiological Safety Division has confirmed that a BrahMos missile depot in Punjab was struck during a Pakistani military operation on May 10, leading to a radiation alert in the surrounding area.
Following the incident, emergency protocols were activated, including the evacuation of a three-kilometer radius and warnings to residents within five kilometers to remain indoors to avoid radioactive exposure. The alert has sparked serious concerns over civilian safety and environmental hazards.
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The findings validate earlier claims made by Pakistani officials regarding the strike, marking a significant moment in the ongoing military tensions between the two countries.
Despite the seriousness of the report, Indian authorities have not yet made a public statement on the situation or disclosed details on the scale of the radiation threat.