The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has categorically dismissed reports of a radiation leak from any nuclear facility in Pakistan, following Indian media speculations about a possible Kirana Hills strike by the Indian Air Force (IAF).
On Thursday, an IAEA spokesperson told an Indian news outlet, “We are aware of the reports you are referring to. Based on information available to the IAEA, there has been no radiation leak or release from any nuclear facility in Pakistan.”
This clarification comes amid a storm of Kirana Hills radiation rumors circulating in Indian media and social platforms, alleging a nuclear incident in Pakistan’s northern region after an alleged airstrike.
Indian Speculations Over Kirana Hills Strike
The controversy erupted after reports claimed the IAF had carried out an attack near Kirana Hills, a location previously associated with nuclear testing. These unverified claims included the circulation of a fake notification suggesting Pakistan’s Ministry of Climate Change had confirmed a radiation leak during the transfer of sensitive equipment.
Adding to the confusion, a joint press briefing by Indian Air Marshal Bharti, Director General of Air Operations, refuted the notion that Kirana Hills was targeted. “We have not hit Kirana Hills. I did not brief in my briefing yesterday,” he clarified.
IAEA Denies Kirana Hills Radiation Leak
The IAEA, through its Incident and Emergency Centre, which monitors nuclear emergencies globally, confirmed that no radiation event had been reported from Kirana Hills or any other nuclear site in Pakistan. The agency serves as the key point for coordinating international response to any radiation-related emergencies.
Background: Nuclear Safety Agreement Between India and Pakistan
It is essential to note that both India and Pakistan are signatories to a 1998 agreement prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities. As per the agreement, both countries annually exchange lists of their respective nuclear installations. The most recent exchange reportedly occurred on January 1, 2025.
Under this agreement, nuclear facilities such as Kirana Hills—if falling under the protected category—are off-limits in any military conflict between the two nations.
With the IAEA’s official stance, claims of a Kirana Hills radiation incident have been firmly debunked. There is no confirmed evidence of a Kirana Hills attack, and both Indian and Pakistani authorities have maintained that nuclear protocols and international safety agreements remain intact.
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