India's Defense Ministry said on Tuesday it was conducting a review of its weapons systems, following the mistaken launch of a missile at Pakistan last week.
Indian Defense Minister Rajnat Singh told Parliament that his country was conducting a review of the permanent procedures related to the operation, maintenance and examination of weapons systems.
He added, "We give top priority to the safety and security of our weapons systems. If we discover any defect, it will be corrected immediately".
He continued, "India accidentally launched a missile that landed in Pakistan around 7 pm last Wednesday during routine maintenance and inspection. While we regret this accident, we are relieved that no one was hurt," according to "Reuters".
Singh told Parliament that an official investigation had been ordered to determine the cause of the missile launch, noting that any deficiencies would be fixed immediately.
Anger escalated in Pakistan over the incident, with officials calling for a joint investigation.
Earlier, Major General Babar Iftikhar said that the Pakistan Air Force tracked the missile since its launch and throughout its 3-minute flight in Pakistani airspace.
Iftikhar protested the "blatant violation" and demanded an explanation from India, adding that it "endangered civilians".
India said last week: "While the accident is very unfortunate, it is gratifying that there was no loss of life due to the accident".
It is worth noting that Pakistan and India have lived a history of tense relations since they gained independence from British rule in 1947.
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