India Conducts Pralay Missile Tests, Raising Regional Concerns

Security sources have revealed that India conducted a series of tests involving its Pralay missile from Dr APJ Kalam Island, situated off the Odisha coast, a move that may escalate regional tensions.

According to these sources, the missile tests represent a scheme that is meant to ignite a potential arms race and spark conflict. They emphasized Pakistan’s possession of the Nasr (Hatf-IX) missile, which is armed with nuclear capabilities, to counter any threats from India.

Security sources further pointed out that the Nasr missile’s design allows it to effectively thwart an initial enemy offensive.

The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) of India carried out dual trials of the Pralay missile on July 28 and 29 to evaluate the missile system’s maximum and minimum range capabilities.

The Pralay missile, a quasi-ballistic weapon utilizing solid propellant, has the ability to deliver a variety of warheads.

This surface-to-surface missile system is slated for inclusion in India’s future Integrated Rocket Force (IRF). Currently in the planning phase, the IRF will function independently from the nation’s Strategic Forces Command (SFC).

The missile tests occurred after a recent military clash between India and Pakistan, in which Pakistan countered India’s cross-border actions through Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos, hitting numerous Indian military locations and destroying fighter aircraft.

This confrontation occurred in the aftermath of a tragic incident in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir’s (IIOJK) Pahalgam region, where 26 tourists were killed.