Indian authorities have launched an anti-terror investigation following a devastating car explosion in the capital, New Delhi. Police have detained three more doctors in connection with the incident, which left 13 people dead. Home Minister Amit Shah is personally overseeing the situation.
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives. In the wake of the blast, India has issued high alerts along its borders with Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Nepal. The United States and the United Kingdom have also advised citizens to exercise caution while traveling to India.
As dawn broke on Tuesday, relatives rushed to the New Delhi Metro station where the explosion occurred. Forensic teams began collecting evidence early in the morning, while anti-terror officials intensified the investigation under India’s Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
According to NDTV, two doctors from Jammu and Kashmirbeing interrogated. Authorities probing whether a larger terror network involved.
Just hours before the explosion, police in Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana seized several thousand kilograms of explosives, believed to be ammonium nitrate.
“Today, I have come to Bhutan with a very heavy heart,” Modi said in Thimphu, the capital of the neighbouring Himalayan nation, as he arrived on Tuesday for a scheduled visit.
“The horrific incident that happened in Delhi last evening has deeply disturbed everyone,” Modi told a public meeting.
“Our agencies will get to the very bottom of this conspiracy. The conspirators behind this will not be spared. All those responsible will be brought to justice.”
Following the blast, security tightened at airports, metro stations. And key government facilities across major cities including Mumbai and Uttar Pradesh.
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India’s borders with neighboring countries remain on high alert. Washington has stated it is closely monitoring developments in New Delhi and stands ready to provide necessary assistance.
