Red fort Car Blast: Parliamentary Committee Discussion Blocked
Incident Overview:
A powerful explosion occurred near the red fort traffic signal in Delhi, killing 12 people.
The blast involved a slow-moving vehicle and caused widespread concern in the national capital.
Prime minister Narendra Modi visited LNJP Hospital to meet the injured and inquire about their condition.
Parliamentary Committee Meeting:
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on home Affairs met on Wednesday.
The agenda for the meeting was disaster management, not specifically the red fort blast.
The committee was scheduled to hear inputs from:
Ministry of home Affairs (MHA)
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM)
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)
Directorate General of fire Services, Civil Defence, and home Guards
Discussion Blocked:
A trinamool congress (TMC) mp raised concerns over the red fort explosion.
The mp highlighted a possible intelligence failure contributing to the incident.
Committee Chairman radha mohan Das Aggarwal refused to discuss the blast during the meeting, citing the set agenda.
Political and Public Concern:
The refusal to discuss the incident raised concerns among MPs about accountability and preparedness.
The red fort blast has intensified calls for reviewing intelligence and security protocols in Delhi.
Government Response:
Authorities are monitoring the situation and providing medical support to the injured.
Discussions on disaster preparedness continue in the committee but without direct reference to the recent blast.
The incident emphasizes the need for better coordination between intelligence and emergency response systems.
Significance:
The explosion near a sensitive national landmark underscores security vulnerabilities.
It highlights the importance of proactive intelligence and disaster management measures in urban centers.
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