Union Cabinet Declares Delhi Blast a Terrorist Incident, Orders Urgent Investigation

In a decisive move, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has formally declared the recent car explosion near Delhi's Red Fort a “terrorist incident.” The government passed a resolution condemning the blast as a “heinous, dastardly and cowardly act perpetrated by anti-national forces.”During the high-level meeting, the Cabinet issued clear directives to the nation's security and investigative agencies to pursue the probe with the "utmost urgency and professionalism.The mandate is to ensure that the perpetrators, along with their collaborators and sponsors, are identified and brought to justice without delayThe comprehensive investigation into the attack will be led by the National Investigation Agency (NIA)The Cabinet expressed its profound grief over the loss of innocent lives, observing a two-minute silence in honor of the victims of what it described as a "senseless act of violence. The resolution conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and offered prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured.Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, while briefing the media, stated that the Cabinet reiterated India's unwavering commitment to a policy of “zero tolerance towards terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.”Upon his return from a two-day state visit to Bhutan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the LNJP Hospital to meet with those injured in the explosion. He spoke with the victims and their families, wishing them a swift recovery and vowing that the conspirators "will not be spared.The official declaration by the Cabinet underscores the gravity with which the government is treating the incident, which has resulted in multiple fatalities and numerous injuries.