Safety of Pak nuclear assets doubtful, says Advani

The attack on a naval base in Karachi has raised questions over safety of Pakistan's nuclear assets, senior BJP leader L K Advani said and asked the government to take note of the seriousness of the situation.

The attack on a naval base in Karachi has raised questions over safety of Pakistan's nuclear assets, senior BJP leader L K Advani said and asked the government to take note of the seriousness of the situation.

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"The situation is really serious. It does not only concern Pakistan. It is a matter of concern for India as well as several other countries of Asia," he said.

"After the attack on the naval base, our concern has increased. The attack also raises question whether they (the terrorist) will reach (Pakistan's) critical installations, particularly the nuclear assets," Advani said on the sidelines of a function at his residence.

Expressing serious concern over the attack, Advani said he talked to finance minister Pranab Mukherjee and Defence Minister A K Antony after knowing about the incident and told them that India should take it seriously.

He said the attack also raised questions whether "terrorist elements like al-Qaeda and Taliban were trying to make Pakistan a jihadi state."

"I do not think there is any doubt about ISI's role (in fomenting terrorism in India)," he said.