India has a growing problem. Reports from inside the country show many cases of uranium going missing. In 2021, Indian police found two men with 7 kilograms of uranium worth nearly $3 million in Maharashtra. That’s enough material to build a small dirty bomb.
Source: Daily Times
Before that, in Jharkhand, 6.4 kilograms of uranium were found in a raid. In 2024, Indian police caught smugglers in Bihar with 250 kilograms of californium, a hazardous and radioactive material. That’s worth over $100 million.
These aren’t just accidents. They are a pattern. Experts say that at least 18 cases of uranium theft or loss have happened in India since the 1990s. That is not normal. That is not safe.
Why Pakistan Is Worried?
Pakistan has every reason to worry. India is its neighbour. If uranium is getting into the wrong hands, it puts the whole region at risk.
Pakistan’s Foreign Office has told the United Nations (UN) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that India’s system is unsafe. Pakistan also asked the UN Security Council to step in. They want real answers and actions. Not silence.
Source: Geo TV
So far, there is no official response. But silence is not good enough.
A Clear Difference
Pakistan has never had this kind of problem. No uranium has gone missing. No smugglers have been caught selling radioactive material on the black market. That shows the difference between the countries’ systems.
Pakistan has strict laws. It has tight controls. It works with the IAEA. It reports its checks. It trains its people. The nuclear plants in Pakistan are safe and monitored. There is no record of public or private theft.
Where Is the Media?
Let’s be honest. If this happened in Pakistan, it would be in global headlines. The BBC would report it. CNN would report it. There would be long articles about nuclear danger. But when it happens in India, it’s mostly quiet.
Why? This is not fair. Media outlets are supposed to tell the truth. They should treat every country the same. But Pakistan gets blamed for everything. India gets silence.
This shows clear media bias.
How Dangerous Is It?
Uranium is not a toy. It is a radioactive metal. In large amounts, it can be used in bombs. Even in small quantities, it can make a dirty bomb, a weapon that spreads radiation. It would not cause a big explosion, but it could make an area unlivable.
Source: CDC Radiation Emergencies
Terrorists dream of getting uranium. If smugglers in India are finding it so easily, then who else could get it?
This is not just India’s problem. It is the world’s problem. If something happens, the effects will cross borders. And Pakistan will be on the front line.
Pakistan’s Efforts for Peace
Pakistan is not just shouting. It is acting. It follows UN resolution 1540, which stops weapons of mass destruction from getting into bad hands. It shares data with the IAEA. It has offered training to other countries. Its command-and-control system is seen as one of the best in the region.
Pakistan believes in the peaceful use of nuclear energy. Its reactors power homes and help in medicine. Cancer patients are treated at centres supported by atomic research. These are peaceful uses—not weapons.
What Is India Doing?
India is not saying much. That is the problem. When news of uranium theft breaks, they say little. No updates. No investigation reports. No apology. The government stays silent.
That silence is dangerous. It makes people wonder if they are hiding something.
India is a nuclear state. It says it is responsible. But how can it be, if its radioactive material is sold on the street?
Double Standards in the World
Here is the truth: Pakistan is judged harder. India gets soft treatment. When Pakistan tries to warn the world, people call it a political move. But these warnings are real. They are based on facts.
If 250 kg of Californium went missing in Pakistan, there would be sanctions. There would be global outrage. But with India, people look the other way.
That’s not just unfair. That’s dangerous.
Why This Must Change?
The world cannot afford another nuclear mistake. We have seen disasters such as Chernobyl and Fukushima. But those were accidents. What if the next one is a plan? What if terrorists use stolen uranium?
Image Credit: The Moscow Times
India must take this seriously. The UN must ask hard questions. The IAEA must inspect. Global leaders must stop ignoring it. If they do not act now, they may regret it later.
What Pakistan Is Asking For?
Pakistan is not asking for punishment. It is asking for the truth.
It wants an international check on India’s nuclear system. It wants safety rules to be followed. It wants answers about all the thefts. It seeks better laws and stricter control within India.
This is not just good for Pakistan. It’s good for India too. And for the whole world.
India’s nuclear thefts are real. The world must pay attention. The media must tell the story. Leaders must act. Pakistan is doing its part. It keeps its nuclear sites safe. It follows the law. It warns others. That is the mark of a responsible state.
India must do the same.
Silence is not an answer. Denial is not protection. Truth and safety must come first.
If peace is the goal, then fairness is the path.
