Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condemned the Red Fort blast, emphasising that not every Kashmiri Muslim is a terrorist
Srinagar: Following the deadly car blast near the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi on November 10, which claimed at least 13 lives and injured nearly two dozen, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah strongly condemned the attack. Speaking in Jammu, he highlighted that the actions of a few should not lead to the stereotyping of all residents of Jammu and Kashmir or Kashmiri Muslims as terrorists.
Omar Abdullah stressed that the perpetrators behind the blast must be punished but warned against targeting innocent people. “A very few individuals aim to disrupt peace and brotherhood. They should be held accountable. But every person in J&K is not a terrorist or associated with terrorists,” he said. He also noted that portraying every Kashmiri Muslim with suspicion makes it difficult to maintain peace and guide people on the right path.
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The blast is believed to have been carried out by individuals linked to the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terror group, including doctors from Pulwama and Anantnag. Some of the suspects worked together at Al Falah University in Faridabad, where the conspiracy was reportedly hatched. The Chief Minister also questioned the security lapses that allowed the suspects to operate despite prior expulsions or warnings.
Omar Abdullah reiterated that no religion justifies the brutal killing of innocents and called for strict action against the guilty while safeguarding the rights and dignity of innocent citizens.
The November 10 blast near the Red Fort Metro Station shook Delhi, killing 13 civilians and injuring around 24 others. Initial investigations indicate the involvement of a Pulwama-based driver, along with other associates linked to Jaish-e-Mohammad. Among the suspects are Dr Umar Mohammad, Dr Muzammil, Dr Adeel Rather, and Shaheen Saeed, who are now in police custody.
Omar Abdullah’s remarks highlight the need to distinguish between the few individuals involved in terrorism and the majority of law-abiding Kashmiri citizens. By stressing accountability for the perpetrators while warning against collective suspicion, he called for measured action that protects innocents and maintains social harmony.
Published: 13 Nov 2025, 03:56 pm IST
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