Terror Strike in Delhi: Indian Government Declares Red Fort Blast a National Security Threat
A devastating explosion outside India's iconic Red Fort in Delhi on Monday has claimed 12 lives and left over 30 others injured, with the government confirming that it is treating the incident as a "terrorist attack" perpetrated by "anti-national forces".
Eyewitnesses described the blast, which occurred during peak traffic hours, as a car explosion that sent bodies flying into the air, causing nearby vehicles to catch fire. The scale of destruction was immense, with several people succumbing to their injuries in hospitals. While authorities initially suspected the incident might be linked to a road accident or an accident involving a vehicle, mounting evidence points towards a deliberate act of terrorism.
The Indian government's cabinet statement on Wednesday night condemned the "dastardly and cowardly" attack, stating that it was aimed at inflicting maximum damage and harm to innocent lives. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is leading the probe into the incident, which has been linked to an alleged "interstate and transnational terror cell" connected to the Pakistan-based militant group Jaish-e-Mohammad.
As investigators dig deeper, five people have already been detained in connection with the attack, including individuals from Kashmir. The police claim that they uncovered over 2,900kg of explosives materials, chemicals, detonators, and firearms during raids early on Monday morning. While officials are still assessing whether the driver of the car involved in the blast was part of the same terror cell, it is clear that this incident marks a resurgence in terrorism in India.
This latest attack comes amidst heightened tensions between India and Pakistan over Kashmir, with both countries engaging in a cycle of aggression and retaliation. The Red Fort explosion has rekindled fears of another major conflict between the two nuclear-armed nations, which had been brought to the brink of war just months ago after an attack on Hindu tourists in April.
The Indian government's decision to declare this incident as terrorism-related will grant investigators greater powers to carry out raids and arrests. As tensions continue to escalate, it remains to be seen how this latest attack will be addressed by India and Pakistan.
A devastating explosion outside India's iconic Red Fort in Delhi on Monday has claimed 12 lives and left over 30 others injured, with the government confirming that it is treating the incident as a "terrorist attack" perpetrated by "anti-national forces".
Eyewitnesses described the blast, which occurred during peak traffic hours, as a car explosion that sent bodies flying into the air, causing nearby vehicles to catch fire. The scale of destruction was immense, with several people succumbing to their injuries in hospitals. While authorities initially suspected the incident might be linked to a road accident or an accident involving a vehicle, mounting evidence points towards a deliberate act of terrorism.
The Indian government's cabinet statement on Wednesday night condemned the "dastardly and cowardly" attack, stating that it was aimed at inflicting maximum damage and harm to innocent lives. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is leading the probe into the incident, which has been linked to an alleged "interstate and transnational terror cell" connected to the Pakistan-based militant group Jaish-e-Mohammad.
As investigators dig deeper, five people have already been detained in connection with the attack, including individuals from Kashmir. The police claim that they uncovered over 2,900kg of explosives materials, chemicals, detonators, and firearms during raids early on Monday morning. While officials are still assessing whether the driver of the car involved in the blast was part of the same terror cell, it is clear that this incident marks a resurgence in terrorism in India.
This latest attack comes amidst heightened tensions between India and Pakistan over Kashmir, with both countries engaging in a cycle of aggression and retaliation. The Red Fort explosion has rekindled fears of another major conflict between the two nuclear-armed nations, which had been brought to the brink of war just months ago after an attack on Hindu tourists in April.
The Indian government's decision to declare this incident as terrorism-related will grant investigators greater powers to carry out raids and arrests. As tensions continue to escalate, it remains to be seen how this latest attack will be addressed by India and Pakistan.
. It's just a few days ago that the situation in Kashmir was getting better, and now this devastating explosion is bringing everything back to square one 
. As a neutral observer, it's hard not to think about how all these tensions are affecting innocent people like tourists, students, and ordinary citizens who just want to live their lives without fear 
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and now they have to deal with the consequences. What I wish for right now is a peaceful resolution to all these conflicts so people can just focus on rebuilding their lives 
. But, I guess we'll have to wait and see how this situation unfolds 
my heart goes out to the victims & their families 
this is such a tragic event & my thoughts r with u all 
the police & nia need 2 work fast & catch the ppl behind this 
can't wait 2 hear about the progress 
i mean 12 people died and over 30 injured its so sad 
what do u guys think is gonna happen next between india and pakistan? will it lead to another war? that would be so devastating for innocent people all over the world 
i hope the indian government can handle this situation properly and find out who behind this attack 
12 lives lost, so many more injured... can't imagine what was going through those people's minds when that car exploded 
. Authorities need to be extra careful in investigating this, make sure they don't harm innocent bystanders in the process 
The fact that they used explosives and chemicals, and the driver was carrying all this stuff in their car... it's just, I don't even know how they didn't get caught sooner 
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I can imagine the horror of those people who were hurt. The fact that 5 people were detained already is a huge relief but we should be extra careful now 
. Hope the investigators get to the bottom of it ASAP 
. This is getting so intense between India and Pakistan... 
, can't let these anti-national forces just keep causing chaos. And on top of that, India and Pakistan are already so tense over Kashmir, this is just making things worse 
not sure what's going on with India & Pakistan but we need to keep calm & work together to prevent more attacks 
, always jumping on any excuse to start a war. Can't we just talk things out instead of resorting to violence? 
And what about the security measures in place? How did they not see this coming? 
It's like they're playing a game of cat and mouse with terrorism... and it's getting out of hand 
. I mean, I get that tensions are high between India and Pakistan over Kashmir, but can't we find a way to resolve our differences peacefully? 
we cant just blame it on "anti-national forces" or some terrorist cell without understanding the root causes of terrorism. what really scares me is the fact that we're living in a world where nukes are just a few clicks away from being used again 
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