Delhi red Fort Blast: PM Modi Calls CCS Meeting, Investigation Underway
Incident Overview
A massive blast occurred near Delhi’s red Fort on the evening of november 10.
Explosion took place in a hyundai i20 car near the red Fort Metro Station.
Casualties: 12 people killed, more than 20 injured.
Security agencies in delhi have been placed on high alert.
Prime Minister’s Response
PM narendra modi returned from bhutan immediately after the blast.
Visited LNJP Hospital to meet the injured and receive briefings from doctors and officials.
Assured that the culprits will not be spared and justice will be served.
Posted on Twitter: “I met the people injured in the delhi blast in the hospital. I wish everyone a speedy recovery. The conspirators will not escape justice.”
Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) Meeting
PM Modi called an emergency CCS meeting on wednesday at 5:30 pm.
The investigation report on the blast is scheduled to be presented during the meeting.
CCS is tasked with reviewing security and ongoing counter-terrorism measures.
Investigation and Terror Links
Preliminary investigations revealed links to a terrorist module in Faridabad.
Organizations involved include Jaish-e-Mohammed and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind.
Eight people arrested, including three doctors.
Approximately 2,900 kg of explosives recovered.
Case handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for further investigation.
PM Modi’s Statement on the Incident
Expressed grief over the incident, calling it horrific.
Emphasized that agencies are working round the clock to uncover the conspiracy.
Pledged that culprits will be brought to justice.
Current Status
Delhi under heightened security alert.
Investigation ongoing, with the CCS reviewing findings and security measures.
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