Modi Pledges Justice After Deadly Delhi Car Explosion

Indian authorities have launched an investigation under anti-terrorism laws following a fatal car explosion in New Delhi, officials confirmed on Tuesday. 

The blast, which occurred near the historic Red Fort on Monday evening, claimed at least eight lives and left around 20 others injured.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the attack, describing it as a “cowardly act,” and vowed that those behind the explosion would be swiftly brought to justice. 

The incident marks the first major blast in India’s capital — a city of over 30 million residents — since 2011.

“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.”

Source: Reuters