Meets Victims At Hospital After Returning From Bhutan
Srinagar : A high-level meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security, chaired by PM Modi on Wednesday over the Red Fort blast that killed 9 people and injured 20 others, stated that the explosion was “a heinous terror incident, perpetrated by anti-national forces”.
According to details available with news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the high-level meeting was also attended by Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, among others.
The Union Cabinet, which met at PM Modi’s residence in Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi, expressed profound grief over the loss of lives in the terrorist incident involving a car explosion near the Red Fort in Delhi on Monday evening. The cabinet, while condemning the incident, also passed a resolution.
The resolution states that the country has witnessed a heinous terror incident, perpetrated by anti-national forces, through a car explosion near the Red Fort. The explosion resulted in multiple fatalities, and caused injuries to several others.
It states that the Cabinet pays solemn respects to the victims of this senseless act of violence and conveys its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. “The Cabinet prays for the speedy recovery of all those injured, and appreciates the prompt efforts of the medical personnel and emergency responders, who have been providing care and support to the victims”.
The Cabinet unequivocally condemns this dastardly and cowardly act that has led to the loss of innocent lives. It reiterates India’s unwavering commitment to a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
It states that the Cabinet notes with appreciation the timely and coordinated response of the authorities, security agencies, and citizens who acted with courage and compassion in the face of adversity.
The cabinet also directed that the investigation into the incident be pursued with the utmost urgency and professionalism so that the perpetrators, their collaborators, and their sponsors are identified and brought to justice without delay.
Earlier in the day, after returning from Bhutan state visit, PM Modi visited the LNJP hospital in Delhi to inquire about the wellbeing of those who were injured in the blast.
Earlier, Delhi Police Special Cell handed over the probe to the National Investigation Agency, under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the Explosive Substances Act, and sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita related to murder and conspiracy.
A top official told KNO that Jammu and Kashmir Police have also formally handed over the investigation of the module case to State Investigation Agency (SIA) under overall supervision of Criminal Investigation Department CID. Earlier, Srinagar Police was looking into the case, he said.
Investigators suspect that Dr Umar drove the car in which the explosion took place and to establish the link, authorities today collected the DNA sample of his mother.
An official told KNO that the DNA sample of his mother has been sent to AIIMS forensic laboratory for further investigation and to ascertain whether Dr Umar was inside the car.(KNO)
