Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said those behind the blast near Delhi’s Red Fort will face strict action, asserting that every individual involved in the conspiracy will be brought to justice.
Speaking from Bhutan's Thimphu, Modi said, "...The conspirators behind this will not be spared. All those responsible will be brought to justice."
Twelve people were killed in the blast that took place in a slow-moving car at a traffic signal near the Red Fort metro station on Monday evening. There is no official word yet on what caused the blast.
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The Indian Prime Minister said, the horrific incident that took place in Delhi yesterday evening has deeply saddened everyone. "I understand the grief of the affected families. The entire nation stands with them today."
"I was in touch with all the agencies investigating this incident throughout last night. Our agencies will get to the bottom of this conspiracy. The conspirators behind this will not be spared. All those responsible will be brought to justice."
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Amit Shah conducts high-level security meet
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level security review meeting at his residence earlier today to assess the situation following the blast.
The meeting was attended by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Director of the Intelligence Bureau Tapan Deka, Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Sadanand Vasant Date, and Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golchha. Jammu and Kashmir DGP Nalin Prabhat joined the meeting virtually.
ANI Sources said the review focused on the progress of the investigation into the explosion that occurred around 7 pm on Monday near the Red Fort Metro Station, as well as on a possible link with the recent seizure of a huge cache of explosives from Faridabad.
Following the explosion, Shah directed a multi-agency investigation involving the NIA, National Security Guard (NSG), Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), and Delhi Police to determine the cause, nature, and source of the explosives.
Speaking from Bhutan's Thimphu, Modi said, "...The conspirators behind this will not be spared. All those responsible will be brought to justice."
Twelve people were killed in the blast that took place in a slow-moving car at a traffic signal near the Red Fort metro station on Monday evening. There is no official word yet on what caused the blast.
ALSO READ: Red Fort explosion: Initial probe points to possible ‘fidayeen’ attack linked to Faridabad terror module
The Indian Prime Minister said, the horrific incident that took place in Delhi yesterday evening has deeply saddened everyone. "I understand the grief of the affected families. The entire nation stands with them today."
"I was in touch with all the agencies investigating this incident throughout last night. Our agencies will get to the bottom of this conspiracy. The conspirators behind this will not be spared. All those responsible will be brought to justice."
ALSO READ: Faridabad explosives seizure: Family of arrested doctor denies terror links
Amit Shah conducts high-level security meet
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level security review meeting at his residence earlier today to assess the situation following the blast.
The meeting was attended by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Director of the Intelligence Bureau Tapan Deka, Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Sadanand Vasant Date, and Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golchha. Jammu and Kashmir DGP Nalin Prabhat joined the meeting virtually.
ANI Sources said the review focused on the progress of the investigation into the explosion that occurred around 7 pm on Monday near the Red Fort Metro Station, as well as on a possible link with the recent seizure of a huge cache of explosives from Faridabad.
Following the explosion, Shah directed a multi-agency investigation involving the NIA, National Security Guard (NSG), Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), and Delhi Police to determine the cause, nature, and source of the explosives.
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