There are rumors on social media that the Indian Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has issued a radiation leak alert following Pakistan’s attack on the BrahMos missile storage.
The rumors are claiming that people living within three to five kilometers have been ordered to leave the area as soon as possible and those living beyond five kilometers must close their windows and doors.
According to these posts, the Pakistani strike triggered an explosion involving nuclear-capable warheads, resulting in a hazardous radiation leak. One account, named “Intel Consortium,” amplified the claim, stating:
“BREAKING – LEAKED INFO FROM INSIDE INDIA’S ATOMIC ENERGY DEPT: Sources confirm that during Pakistan’s precision strike on the BrahMos depot in Beas, nuclear-capable warheads intended for deployment were dangerously detonated. In response, the Indian government is allegedly spreading anti-Pakistan disinformation to divert global attention. Radiation levels are reportedly rising, with civilian movement restricted and the situation concealed under a total media blackout.”
However, these claims are fake. The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board’s website, including its “Latest News” and press‑release sections, contains no record of any radiation hazard or emergency notice related to Beas on or after 12 May 2025. The AERB routinely publishes advisories on its site; the absence of any such advisory contradicts claims of a nuclear‑warhead leak.
Moreover, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has explicitly stated that there has been no radiation release from any Indian or Pakistani facility during recent operations. The IAEA spokesperson confirmed no evidence of radioactive release.
