India Introduces Weapons Of Mass Destruction Bill To Combat Dangerous Virus Research

India has introduced a weapons of mass destruction bill to combat dangerous virus research. Experts say timing of amendment bill may have to do with reports of unauthorised work in labs amid the pandemic, and also as a response to rapid advances in drone technology.

The Weapons of Mass Destruction and Their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Amendment Bill, 2022, was presented in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.

The legislation a...

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