Cargo from Pakistan with radioactive Uranium seized at UK’s Heathrow airport; sparks dirty-bomb fears
The discovery of the shipment has raised alarm over the possible use of Pakistan as a transit point for smuggling nuclear material.
The discovery of the shipment has raised alarm over the possible use of Pakistan as a transit point for smuggling nuclear material.
Counter-terror cops and security services in the UK have launched a probe after a deadly shipment of uranium was seized at London's Heathrow airport, a media outlet reported. The undeclared nuclear material can be used in a dirty bomb.
Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions and Prime Minister's Office said 100 tonne of natural uranium in the form of uranium ore concentrate is scheduled to be imported during 2022-23
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Meghalaya's powerful Khasi Student's Union (KSU) on Tuesday asked the Central government and the Uranium Corporation of India Ltd (UCIL)…
