Assad’s alleged chemical arsenal

They can be delivered in missiles,bombs,rockets,artillery shells and other large munitions.

Nerve agents

The most toxic of the chemical weapons,nerve agents affect the nervous system and are hazardous in their liquid and gas states. They can be delivered in missiles,bombs,rockets,artillery shells and other large munitions.

Syrian regime is believed to possess tabun,sarin and VX. Absorbed through the skin or inhaled,these agents can within seconds or minutes,depending on the dose cause extreme runny nose and salivation,blurred vision,nausea,vomiting,diarrhea and convulsions.

Mustard gas

Mustard gas is a blister agent that attacks the eyes and skin,causing severe blisters. If inhaled,it can also damage the lungs and other organs. The gas does not cause immediate symptoms,which means those exposed to it can unknowingly take high dosages. While not usually lethal,exposure to mustard gas is generally debilitating.

The police said that Kumar, a resident of Turbhe MIDC in Navi Mumbai, was driving his concrete mixer truck when it collided with an SUV.

‘Unleashed aggressive dog to stop probe’: Sacked IAS officer Puja Khedkar’s mother booked

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The mother of a dismissed IAS officer, Manorama Khedkar, has been booked by the police for obstructing an investigation and aiding suspects involved in a road rage incident. The incident occurred on September 13 and involved two men who allegedly kidnapped a truck helper.

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