Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:51am on 30 Mar 2024,Saturday Defence
IAF Discloses BrahMos Missile Firing Incident: Indian Air Force revealed the cause of the accidental firing of a BrahMos missile into Pakistan in March 2022. Combat connectors were left attached to the junction box, triggering the launch. The convoy commander failed to ensure the disconnection of connectors before moving the mobile launcher. The incident strained India-Pakistan relations. Three officials faced termination under the "President's pleasure" clause, a move unprecedented in 23 years, citing the gravity of the situation. Wing Commander UN Pathak confirmed the decision, emphasizing its necessity.
