PTI, NEW DELHI: Indian nuclear submarine INS Arihant has successfully completed its first deterrence patrol, marking the completion of the country’s nuclear triad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Monday.
In a veiled attack on Pakistan, Modi, in his address to the crew of Arihant, said the development was a “warning to the enemies of the country and peace” that they should not resort to any adventurism against India.
Asserting that India is a peace-loving country and does not instigate anyone, Modi said it does not spare those who needle it.
“Our nuclear arsenal are not a part of an aggressive policy, but it is an important means for peace and stability,” he said.
India’s nuclear triad will be an important pillar of global peace and stability and INS Arihant will be the “harbinger of fearlessness” for the country, he said.
The Army’s Agni ballistic missiles and the Air Force’s fighter jets are capable of carrying nuclear war heads. And INS Arihant completes the maritime strike capability of the Navy.
