Government sources confirmed that the Prime Minister spoke to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and took an update on the situation, which is being closely monitored at the highest level.
PM Modi at ESITC (Photo Credits: ANI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took stock of the situation in the wake of the high-intensity blast near Delhi’s Red Fort that killed eight people and injured 24, even as a political blame game erupted with AAP MP Sanjay Singh alleging Pakistan’s involvement.
Government sources confirmed that the Prime Minister spoke to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and took an update on the situation, which is being closely monitored at the highest level.
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The development came hours after the explosion ripped through a slow-moving car near the historic monument. Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha provided details on the incident, stating, “Today at around 6.52 pm, a slow-moving vehicle stopped at the red light. An explosion happened in that vehicle, and due to the explosion, nearby vehicles were also damaged.”
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While the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and other forensic teams began their official investigation on the sealed-off site, AAP leader Sanjay Singh launched a sharp political attack. He stated, “Only Pakistan is capable of such a despicable act. Modi has boosted the morale of Pakistani beasts by declaring a ceasefire… An attack on the Red Fort is an attack on the symbol of our pride. The country is not safe under Modi’s watch.”
In a contrasting tone, senior AAP leader and Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia posted on X, calling the news “extremely worrying” and wishing a speedy recovery for the injured. “In such times, maintaining peace and restraint is our greatest strength. We can only answer terror and fear with our unity,” he wrote.
According to Dr. BL Chaudhary, Medical Superintendent of Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital (LNJP), “Eight of them died before reaching the hospital, while six are severely injured.” The blast set multiple vehicles ablaze and shattered nearby windowpanes, causing widespread panic.
Uttar Pradesh on High Alert
In the wake of the explosion, an alert has been issued across Uttar Pradesh. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed the state police to be on high alert and ensure intensive checking and security arrangements, according to an official statement.
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