PM Modi vows justice for Red Fort blast victims, says ‘conspirators will not be spared’

Thimpu (Bhutan): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday pledged that those responsible for the deadly car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort would be brought to justice, assuring that the government is treating the attack “very seriously.”

Speaking from Bhutan, where he arrived for a two-day state visit, Modi said, “Today, I come here with a very heavy heart. The horrific incident that took place in Delhi yesterday evening has deeply saddened everyone. I understand the grief of the affected families. The entire nation stands with them today. I was in touch with all the agencies investigating this incident throughout last night. Our agencies will get to the bottom of this conspiracy. The conspirators behind this will not be spared. All those responsible will be brought to justice.”

Earlier, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also assured that the government’s top investigative agencies are conducting a “swift and thorough” probe into the high-intensity explosion, which killed eight people and injured several others.

Addressing the Delhi Defence Dialogue at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), Singh expressed his condolences to the victims’ families. “I extend my heartfelt condolences to all those who lost their lives in the tragic incident that occurred in Delhi yesterday. I pray to God to grant strength and courage to the bereaved families in this hour of deep grief,” he said.

“From this platform, I wish to assure that the country's leading investigative agencies are conducting a swift and thorough inquiry into the incident. The findings of the investigation will soon be made public. I want to formally assure the nation that those responsible for this tragedy will be brought to justice and will not be spared under any circumstances,” he added.

The explosion occurred around 7 pm on Monday when a slow-moving Hyundai i20 car detonated near the Subhash Marg traffic signal, close to the Red Fort Metro Station. The blast damaged nearby vehicles, shattered windows, and sent shockwaves across the capital, prompting a nationwide security alert.

Delhi Police have registered a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), the Explosives Act, and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Kotwali Police Station. Multiple agencies are jointly investigating the explosion to determine its cause and motive.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that “all possibilities” were being examined and vowed a comprehensive investigation into the incident.

ANI