Delhi Blast: Centre Calls Deadly Explosion 'Heinous Terror Incident' After Key Security Meet

Delhi Blast: A high-level Cabinet Committee on Security chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday observed that the blast near Delhi' Red Fort that killed 13 and injured many was a "heinous terror incident". The key meeting, also attended by Home Minister Amit Shah and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, also asserted that the conspirators behind the incident will be brought to justice. The Union Cabinet met at the Prime Minister's residence and also observed a two-minute silence in honour of the victims of the incident.

While describing the incident as "a dastardly and cowardly act perpetrated by anti-national forces", the Committee asserted that India has a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism "in all its forms and manifestations". The government observed all the updates regarding the case and extended condolences to all the victims and their families. Apart from this, the government also praised the medical personnel and emergency responders by observing that "their dedication and sense of duty are deeply commendable."

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"The Cabinet directs that the investigation into the incident be pursued with the utmost urgency and professionalism so that the perpetrators, their collaborators, and their sponsors are identified and brought to justice without delay. The situation continues to be closely monitored at the highest levels of the government," the resolution said.

The government also acknowledged the support and expressions of solidarity received from many governments of the world, adding that "the perpetrators, their collaborators, and their sponsors are identified and brought to justice without delay."

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The meeting comes two days after an explosives-laden car detonated outside Red Fort, killing 12 people. On the same day, eight persons, including three doctors, were arrested when an interstate "white-collar" terror module was busted. The prime minister also visited the LNJP hospital to meet the injured on Wednesday immediately after returning from his Bhutan visit.