One of my favorite subjects is the militarization of everything, from fashion trends to disaster aid. Now the Indian Army intends to weaponize the hottest chili pepper in the world.
The tiny “bhut jolokia,” or “ghost chili,” will be used to make nonlethal gas grenades to immobilize hiding suspects.
A scientist at India’s military R&D division said “[t]his is definitely going to be an effective nontoxic weapon because its pungent smell can choke terrorists and force them out of their hide-outs,” where they will then presumably be machine-gunned.
Thanks to Ivan Osorio at CEI for the tip.
