Islamabad, 15 May, 2025: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has said in an official statement that there has been “no radiation leak” from any nuclear facility related to Pakistan nuclear weapons, following the escalation of conflict with India.
“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,” an IAEA spokesperson stated.
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Earlier, the Indian Air Force has also confirmed that India has not hit any target in Pakistan’s Kirana Hills.
The clarification came after social media rumours and foreign media reports suggested that a nuclear site in Pakistan had been hit during the airstrikes.
Thus, these statements dismissed the widespread fake reports claiming that Indian missiles had struck Kirana Hills in Pakistan ’s Sargodha during Operation Sindoor, causing a radioactive leak.
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According to international media reports, Kirana Hills, located in Pakistan’s Sargodha district houses over 10 underground tunnels, with widespread speculation suggesting these tunnels are used for the storage of Pakistan’s nuclear weapons.
Moreover, it is very closely situated to key military installations, including the Sargodha Air Base and the Khushab nuclear complex highlighting its sensitive nature.
