Bomb blast rocks Delhi, 8 dead reported
Prime Minister Modi seeks information, Home Ministry mobilizes
The Sunday Mail
New Delhi. 8 people were killed and dozens injured in a bomb blast in the national capital, Delhi, on Monday evening. The death toll may rise. The blast, which occurred near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station, was so powerful that it shook the entire surrounding area. Eyewitnesses reported that shrapnel was seen flying after the blast. Several cars caught fire. It is reported that the bomb exploded in a moving vehicle. Police Commissioner Satish Golcha stated that the explosion occurred in a moving vehicle near a red light. Police and various investigative agencies have launched an investigation. Following the blast, a high alert has been issued across the country, including Delhi, Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and sought information. Earlier, Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with the Delhi Police Commissioner and instructed him to take strict action after gathering complete information about the blast. He also spoke with the IB Chief. Following the blast, questions are being raised about the intelligence system. How did the explosion occur in a crowded area despite all the vigilance?
Delhi Police raided a doctor’s house in Faridabad today and recovered a large quantity of RDX. The police conducted this operation based on the information provided by a captured terrorist, Mujahil. The arrested doctor’s name is Adil. A few hours after this operation, a bomb blast occurred in the evening. The nature of the blast suggests a major conspiracy to terrorize the national capital. How did this incident occur despite such a massive police operation?
The Delhi Fire Service (DFS) said in a statement, “A car explosion was reported near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station, following which three to four vehicles also caught fire and were damaged.” The fire was immediately brought under control after reaching the spot. The injured were taken to the nearby Jaiprakash Hospital where they died. Dozens of injured are undergoing treatment. The kind of situation being reported, the number of dead may increase. Police and bomb disposal squad teams have reached the spot and are engaged in investigation. Delhi Police and bomb disposal squad teams have reached the spot and investigation is underway. Security arrangements have been tightened. NIA, NSG, IB and all other security agencies have cordoned off the area and started investigation. According to Police Commissioner Satish Golcha, there was an explosion in a car near the red light. According to the people of the area, the number of explosions is high. Police is refraining from saying anything on the incident right now. But it is being said that the explosion was carried out as part of a big conspiracy. At present, no terrorist organization has taken responsibility. But it is being considered a big attack. In a way, terrorists have targeted Delhi after a long time. From the situation seen at the spot, it is believed that the number of explosions must have been high. End
