Red Fort Blast Was an Act of Terror, Indian Cabinet Vows to Bring Perpetrators, Collaborators, and Sponsors to Justice
The Indian Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday passed a formal resolution condemning the car bomb explosion near Delhi’s historic Red Fort as a “heinous terror incident” and stated India’s zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism.
During the Cabinet meeting, members observed two minutes of silence in memory of the people who were killed and several others injured in what the government officially termed an act of terrorism.
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In the resolution, the Cabinet conveyed its “profound grief” and extended condolences to the families of the victims.
It also expressed appreciation for emergency and medical personnel who responded swiftly at the scene and for the outpouring of global solidarity, with messages of support and concern from multiple foreign governments.
The resolution directed that the investigation into the attack be pursued with “utmost urgency and professionalism”, emphasizing that all those involved--including perpetrators, collaborators, and sponsors--must be identified and brought to justice without delay.
The government stressed that the situation is being monitored at the highest levels.
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While hailing the coordinated response of security forces and civilians during the incident, the Cabinet reiterated its “enduring commitment to national security and the safety of every citizen.”
The Cabinet’s response follows a major security breach in the capital that has sparked nationwide alerts and an ongoing multi-agency manhunt. The Red Fort blast, triggered by a suspected SVB-IED (suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device), tore through a Hyundai i20, killing several and injuring over two dozen.
Investigations are now being pursued under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), and the case is expected to be taken over by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
Earlier intelligence reports and seizures--such as a 2,900-kg cache of explosives linked to a Jaish-e-Muhammed terror cell operating across Jammu & Kashmir, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh--have raised concerns about a coordinated pan-India terror network, possibly targeting urban centres like Delhi.
The United States, United Kingdom, Iran, Egypt, and several other countries have issued statements of concern, with some revising their travel advisories.