Nuclear risk

It is good news that India and Pakistan have decided to ink a pact to reduce risk of nuclear attack in situations of “false alarm”, “accident” or any “unexplained incident” occurring in the countries. The pact becomes more relevant in view of any deliberate attempt by terrorist group by using “dirty bombs”. Use of so called dirty bomb may only spread radioactive contamination without resulting in any fatalities. However, detection of radioactive contamination in public places is enough to create a real panic situation by the media and members of the public bringing undue pressure on the governments for use of nuclear weapons. Use of nuclear weapons must be prevented at any cost.