The government has officially declared the car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort a “terrorist incident,” vowing swift justice for perpetrators and sponsors. Prime Minister Modi visited injured victims, while the NIA launched a dedicated probe into the attack, suspected to be the work of a Jaish-e-Mohammad module. The explosion tragically claimed twelve lives. Aftermath of Delhi blast NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday passed a resolution condemning the car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort as a “terrorist incident”.”The country has witnessed a heinous terrorist incident perpetrated by anti-national forces through a car explosion near Red Fort on 10th November,” Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said during a Cabinet briefing, which began shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting to review the situation and assess the ongoing probe into the attack.Slow Traffic, Then Sudden Fireball: CCTV Captures The Delhi Red Fort Blast That Killed At Least 10The minister futher said: “The Cabinet directs that the investigation into the incident be pursued with utmost urgency and professionalism, so that the perpetrators, their collaborators and their sponsors are identified and brought to justice without delay”.He said the Cabinet unequivocally condemned the dastardly and cowardly act and “reiterates India’s unwavering commitment to a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism in all its forms and manifestations”.”The cabinet unequivocally condemns this dastardly and cowardly act that has led to the loss of innocent lives. The cabinet reiterates India’s unwavering commitment to a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. The cabinet also recorded its appreciation for the statements of solidarity and support from many governments around the world,” the minister said.Viashnaw said: “The Cabinet reiterates India’s unwavering commitment to a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.”Before chairing the CCS meet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, earlier in the day, visited Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) Hospital in Delhi to meet those injured in the Red Fort car blast, shortly after returning from his two-day visit to Bhutan.Upon landing in the capital, the Prime Minister drove straight to the hospital, where he interacted with the injured, enquired about their condition, and wished them a speedy recovery. Senior doctors and officials briefed him on the victims’ health status and the treatment being administered.12 killed in car blast near Red FortAt least twelve people were killed and several others injured after a powerful explosion ripped through a Hyundai i20 car near the Lal Quila Metro Station on Monday evening.According to preliminary post-mortem findings, the victims sustained severe injuries, including multiple fractures and head trauma. The blast wave caused extensive internal damage, rupturing lungs, eardrums, and abdominal organs, while many victims showed deep wounds and heavy bleeding, suggesting they were thrown against hard surfaces by the force of the explosion.Forensic experts confirmed that no splinter traces were found on the bodies or clothing, and said the type of explosive used will be determined after laboratory analysis. Most injuries were concentrated on the upper body, head, and chest, officials said.Earlier in the day, the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) collected DNA samples from the mother of Dr Umar Un Nabi, who was allegedly driving the i20 car that exploded near the Red Fort on November 10, killing eight and injuring several others, according to sources.Meanwhile, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has formed a dedicated team to probe the Delhi car blast, which investigators believe was executed by a Jaish-e-Mohammad module recently unearthed by Indian security agencies. The team, headed by senior officers of the Superintendent of Police rank and above, will conduct a coordinated and comprehensive investigation.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. 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NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday passed a resolution condemning the car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort as a “terrorist incident”.“The country has witnessed a heinous terrorist incident perpetrated by anti-national forces through a car explosion near Red Fort on 10th November,” Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said during a Cabinet briefing, which began shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting to review the situation and assess the ongoing probe into the attack.
The minister futher said: “The Cabinet directs that the investigation into the incident be pursued with utmost urgency and professionalism, so that the perpetrators, their collaborators and their sponsors are identified and brought to justice without delay”.He said the Cabinet unequivocally condemned the dastardly and cowardly act and “reiterates India’s unwavering commitment to a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism in all its forms and manifestations”.“The cabinet unequivocally condemns this dastardly and cowardly act that has led to the loss of innocent lives. The cabinet reiterates India’s unwavering commitment to a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. The cabinet also recorded its appreciation for the statements of solidarity and support from many governments around the world,” the minister said.Viashnaw said: “The Cabinet reiterates India’s unwavering commitment to a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.”Before chairing the CCS meet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, earlier in the day, visited Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) Hospital in Delhi to meet those injured in the Red Fort car blast, shortly after returning from his two-day visit to Bhutan.Upon landing in the capital, the Prime Minister drove straight to the hospital, where he interacted with the injured, enquired about their condition, and wished them a speedy recovery. Senior doctors and officials briefed him on the victims’ health status and the treatment being administered.
12 killed in car blast near Red Fort
At least twelve people were killed and several others injured after a powerful explosion ripped through a Hyundai i20 car near the Lal Quila Metro Station on Monday evening.According to preliminary post-mortem findings, the victims sustained severe injuries, including multiple fractures and head trauma. The blast wave caused extensive internal damage, rupturing lungs, eardrums, and abdominal organs, while many victims showed deep wounds and heavy bleeding, suggesting they were thrown against hard surfaces by the force of the explosion.Forensic experts confirmed that no splinter traces were found on the bodies or clothing, and said the type of explosive used will be determined after laboratory analysis. Most injuries were concentrated on the upper body, head, and chest, officials said.Earlier in the day, the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) collected DNA samples from the mother of Dr Umar Un Nabi, who was allegedly driving the i20 car that exploded near the Red Fort on November 10, killing eight and injuring several others, according to sources.Meanwhile, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has formed a dedicated team to probe the Delhi car blast, which investigators believe was executed by a Jaish-e-Mohammad module recently unearthed by Indian security agencies. The team, headed by senior officers of the Superintendent of Police rank and above, will conduct a coordinated and comprehensive investigation.