Indian authorities have officially designated a deadly vehicle explosion in central Delhi as a terrorist act. The blast occurred during evening rush hour in a congested traffic corridor near the historic Red Fort, claiming at least twelve lives and injuring dozens more.
The powerful detonation, originating from a car caught in gridlock, resulted in catastrophic damage, propelling debris and causing secondary fires in adjacent vehicles. The incident marks the most severe attack of its kind in the national capital in over ten years.
A late-night cabinet statement condemned the assault as a “cowardly act targeting innocent civilians.” The National Investigation Agency has taken charge of the probe, invoking stringent anti-terrorism statutes that grant extensive powers for evidence collection and detention.
While the official announcement did not specify the perpetrators, security operations conducted earlier this week led to multiple arrests in the Kashmir region. These raids reportedly uncovered significant quantities of explosive materials, weapons, and detonators. Investigative sources indicate they are examining potential connections between those detained and the Delhi bombing.
The attack occurs against a backdrop of heightened regional tensions. Just one day following the Delhi incident, a separate suicide bombing struck a judicial complex in Islamabad, Pakistan, with that country’s leadership making allegations of external involvement.
India’s Home Minister has issued directives for a comprehensive investigation, vowing that all individuals responsible for the attack will be apprehended and face legal consequences. The government has reaffirmed its position of absolute intolerance toward terrorist activities.
