Red Fort blast: Probe agencies will get to the bottom, culprits won't be spared, says PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who landed in Bhutan earlier today, expressed condolences to those who lost their loved ones in the horrific blast in Delhi on Monday evening. At least nine people were killed and many others were injured in a blast in a moving car outside Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi. 

"The horrific blast in Delhi last evening has deeply pained everyone. India stands with those who have suffered. I assure everyone that the agencies will get to the bottom of the entire conspiracy. All those involved will be brought to justice,” the Prime Minister said in Thimphu, Bhutan.

He said he reviewed the situation with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other officials. “May the injured recover at the earliest. Those affected are being assisted by authorities. Reviewed the situation with Home Minister Amit Shah Ji and other officials. The horrific incident that took place in Delhi last evening has deeply disturbed everyone's hearts. I understand the grief of the affected families. The entire nation stands with them,” the Prime Minister said.

He said the investigative agencies will find the truth behind the terror attack, and those responsible won’t be spared. “I assure everyone that our investigative agencies will get to the bottom of this conspiracy. Whoever is responsible for this will not be spared at any cost.”

Shah on Monday said a “thorough investigation” is underway to look into the incident from  “all angles”.  “A blast took place in a Hyundai i20 car near the Red Fort in Delhi today at around 7 pm. Due to the blast, 3-4 vehicles were damaged, and people also got injured, and some died. Some of the injured are being treated,” Shah said.

“We have launched a thorough investigation, keeping all angles open. As soon as the blast was reported, the Delhi Police Special Cell, Crime Branch, NIA team, SPG team, and FSL team arrived at the scene and are conducting all investigations expeditiously,” Shah said. “I hope our agencies will reach a conclusion on the cause of the blast within a short time, and the senior-most FSL team has also arrived. I received a call from the Prime Minister immediately after receiving the news of the blast,” he added.