Today, on the 28th anniversary of Pokhran 2, let us remember the great scientists and engineers who formed the backbone of the development of India's nuclear deterrence.
On this day 28 years ago, 11th May 1998, India tested 3 nuclear devices. 50 years before that, a young boy and his family escaped Pakistan during the partition and came to India with just the clothes on their backs. That young boy, Satinder Kumar Sikka, would go on to become the chief scientist of the 1st device tested, Shakti 1. So today, let us remember Satinder Kumar Sikka and his contributions to the Indian nuclear program against all odds.
SOURCE: Weapons of Peace by Raj Chengappa