Chemical Weapons Could Be Used Against India in War, Indian Army Chief Warns

[INDIAPOSITIVE]

The Indian Army chief has asked Indians to be prepared for chemical and biological weapons in the event of aggression by either Pakistan or China. This is the second time that such a senior person in the military establishment has warned of biological and chemical weapons.

"Although chemical weapons have been banned by the United Nations, it could be used by an adversary," Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat said at an event where the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) handed over the Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle (NBCRV) and medicines to the Indian Army.

Earlier, India's Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar had also expressed concern over possible use of these weapons in a limited war. "In southern and northern parts of Afghanistan, I have seen photographs of local population suffering from blisters. At this moment, I don't have confirmation on this, but the photos were quite disturbing," Parrikar had said.

Meanwhile, the Indian Army has inducted NBCRV MK-1 which is developed by DRDO for carrying out post-event recce of nuclear, biological and chemical weapon contaminated areas. Army had placed an indent for 16 NBCRVs in May 2010.

The Indian Army also inducted 15 drugs developed by INMAS for use as antidotes and de-corporating agents for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) emergencies. INMAS has developed these formulations with extensive research in the last two decades.
Indian defense scientists are also undertaking research to develop an advanced CBRN Recce Vehicle Mk II (tracked) version built on BMP IIK platform equipped with standoff chemical agent detection system, biological point detection system and improved navigation and sample collection system.

Along with infantry fighting vehicles BMP 1 and BMP 2, India's main battle tanks — Arjun, T-90 and T-72 — have CBRN protection systems. India has also deployed a number of indigenously developed CBRN reconnaissance and decontamination vehicles. India is in the process of inducting two-layered Ballistic Missile Defense into its armed forces, which will further boost the capability of any CBRN attack.

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[IceCold]

Pakistan does not develop chemical weapons as per the agreement we signed in the 90s. Moreover i think use of chemical weapons is akin to use of nuclear weapons which will warrant a similar response. So no country will use chemical weapons unless it wants to start a nuclear war.
Iran is the only country i think which still develops chemical weapons. Israel sometime back threaten Iran than if they used chemical weapons against Israel, Israel will respond with nuclear.

 

[Bad Guy]

Pakistan does not develop chemical weapons as per the agreement we signed in the 90s. Moreover i think use of chemical weapons is akin to use of nuclear weapons which will warrant a similar response. So no country will use chemical weapons unless it wants to start a nuclear war.
Iran is the only country i think which still develops chemical weapons. Israel sometime back threaten Iran than if they used chemical weapons against Israel, Israel will respond with nuclear.

I guess India too has destroyed it's chemical weapons years ago. Let's leave it.