Accidental firing of BrahMos missile: The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Tuesday said it has terminated the services of three officers found responsible for the accidental firing of the BrahMos missile in Pakistan. The incident happened on March 9.
The officers who have been dismissed from service include a Group Captain, a Wing Commander and a Squadron Leader, the Air Force said in a statement.
It said, “The officers deviated from standard operating procedures, which led to the accidental firing of the missile. Their services have been terminated by the Central Government with immediate effect. The officers have been ordered to be dismissed today, August 23.” “
The Court of Inquiry (CoA) into the incident found that the deviation from the SOP by the three officers resulted in the accidental firing of the missile.
Following the incident, the Defense Ministry described it as “deeply regrettable”.
“A BrahMos missile was accidentally fired on March 9. A Court of Inquiry (Col) constituted to establish the facts of the case, including fixing responsibility for the incident, found that there was a deviation from the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) by the three officers. Caused accidental firing of the missile,” an official statement said.
“These three officers have been primarily held responsible for the incident. Their services have been terminated by the central government with immediate effect. The officers have been ordered to be dismissed on August 23,” the statement said.