New Delhi, Sept 30: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Tuesday emphasized the need for preparedness against bio-threats and radiological contamination from nuclear weapons, addressing the Scientific Session on the 100th Raising Day of the Military Nursing Service (MNS) at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt.

Gen Chauhan highlighted that bio-threats—whether man-made, accidental, or natural—are likely to increase in the post-COVID era and called for specialized defence and medical protocols to handle infected persons.

Reiterating Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s stance on nuclear deterrence, the CDS noted that while the likelihood of nuclear weapon use in India is low, training against radiological contamination is essential for national security and contributes to deterrence.

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