NEW DELHI – Another case of missile misfire was reported in India duringthe military exercise being held in the northern state of Rajasthan.
Reports in Indian media say that three missiles got misfired duringexercises in Jaisalmer, where the three surface-to-air missiles failed tohit the target due to some technical glitch.
The misfiring incident caused alarm in neighbouring Pakistan, as themissiles struck fields in different villages, causing huge explosions.Meanwhile, no casualties have been reported so far.
Officials recovered debris from two of the misfired missiles, but the thirdmissile has not yet been located. Indian defence spokesperson told themedia that a probe has been launched and further action will be takenaccordingly.
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Last year, New Delhi terminated three air force officials for firing amissile into Pakistan “accidently.” The incident escalated tensions betweenthe archrival nations. Modi-led government flagged technical malfunctionduring routine maintenance as Islamabad warned Indians to be mindful of theunpleasant consequences of such negligence and to avoid such repeat.
Indian army is known for such a haphazard-like situation while Pakistan,China, and other neighbouring countries have raised concerns over India’scapability to handle nuclear arms.
