The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved a resolution condemning the “heinous terrorist incident” in Delhi near Red Fort on November 10 and observed two minutes’ silence as a mark of respect to those who lost their lives.
The Union Cabinet also expressed deep grief over the loss of life.
“The country witnessed a heinous terrorist incident perpetrated by anti-national forces through a car explosion near Red Fort on November 10. The explosion resulted in numerous casualties and injured several others. Cabinet directs that investigations into the incident be conducted with utmost urgency and professionalism so that the perpetrators, their associates and their sponsors are identified and brought to justice Ashnaw without delay.
At least 12 people have died after a powerful explosion ripped through a slow-moving Hyundai car outside Delhi’s Red Fort area.
The Cabinet unequivocally condemned the dastardly and cowardly act that led to the loss of innocent lives and reiterated India’s unwavering commitment to a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
The Cabinet also appreciated the timely and coordinated response of authorities, security agencies and citizens who acted with courage and compassion in the face of adversity.
The government noted its appreciation for the declaration of solidarity and support from many governments around the world and noted that the government continues to monitor the situation.
Earlier in the day, after landing from Bhutan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi went straight to the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital and met and interacted with the survivors of the Red Fort blast.
The prime minister said the perpetrators would be brought to justice.
“I went to LNJP hospital and met those injured in the Delhi blast. I pray for the speedy recovery of all. Those behind the conspiracy will be brought to justice!” Modi said in a post on X.hyun
The police FIR describes the incident as a “bomb blast”, while forensic experts are now analyzing whether materials recovered from recent seizures match the chemical signature of the Red Fort explosion.
“At first, everyone thought it was a transformer or a CNG explosion. No one knew what actually happened. Within 10 minutes, we were asked to close our shops. When people started running in panic, we quickly packed our things, closed the shop and rushed home,” a 50-year-old businessman told PTI.
Two critically injured
Two people injured in the explosion are still fighting for their lives in the intensive care unit (ICU) of the LNJP hospital.
A total of 27 people were injured in the explosion. Of the injured, three are in the ICU, with two said to be critical, the head of the hospital said.
Three patients took leave against medical advice (LAMA), PTI quoted hospital officials as saying.
