India: Officers Sacked For Accidental Missile Launch into Pakistan

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MAR 2022

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story last updated JAN 31

The Spin

Narrative A

The mature response to this incident from Islamabad prevented an escalation of tensions that could have led to a war between nuclear powers. However, to avert further crises, it's crucial that New Delhi takes action to ensure the safety of its weapons systems.

The Express Tribune

Narrative B

This severe disciplinary action shows that India is committed to holding its officers accountable and comes after the high-level investigation into the incident wrapped up in a record period of five months. On top of punishing those responsible for the incident, New Delhi has reassessed firing and training protocols, including new safety measures - India has clearly brought weapons security under control.

ETTelecom