Rajnath: Forces should be equipped to deal with chemical attacks

On Friday, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh sought adequate training and equipment of forces to cope with chemical and biological weapons, otherwise the functioning and infrastructure of the nation could be irrevocably damaged.

He was speaking at a programme at Defence Research and Development Establishment (DRDE) where he addressed the scientists.

"Use of Chemical and biological weapons may jeopardize life , health, property, and commerce in a way that it may take long time to recover. In many of the regions where we deploy our forces, potential adversaries may use these weapons," Singh said.

He said that DRDE has developed technology for detection of toxic agents toxic agent, protection from it and decontamination technology. He said that the scientists are capable of dealing with the emerging challenges.

"I am confident that our scientists have the potential to meet out whatever challenge terrorism poses," Singh said

"Early detection of Chemical and biological agents is the prerequisite for successful protection and decontamination. It is quite appreciable that several DRDE developed products are being used by our Armed forces," he said.

( With inputs from ANI )