Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting in New Delhi to assess the ongoing investigation into the Red Fort car blast and examine the suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed terror module linked to the attack.
Top Security Officials Attend Review Meeting
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Kumar Deka and Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan were present at the meeting. Discussions centred on the progress of the probe, inter-agency coordination and intelligence inputs related to the November 10 explosion.
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‘Strictest Punishment Will Be Given’: Shah
Earlier in the day, while virtually inaugurating the Moti Bhai Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School in Gujarat, Shah conveyed condolences to the victims’ families and asserted that the perpetrators would face exemplary punishment.
“The punishment given to the perpetrators of the Delhi terror attack will send a message to the world that no one should dare to think of such an attack in India again,” he said.
Union Cabinet Labels Incident a Terror Attack
Shah’s remarks came shortly after the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, passed a resolution condemning the blast and designating it as a “terrorist incident”. The Centre instructed all investigative agencies to pursue the case with urgency and professionalism.
“The country has witnessed a heinous terror incident… a dastardly and cowardly act resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries,” the resolution said.
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Police Recover Car Linked to Suspect
Meanwhile, the Delhi Police recovered a red Ford EcoSport from Faridabad’s Khandawali village, believed to be connected to prime suspect Dr. Umar Un Nabi. Officials suspect the vehicle was used by associates linked to the Hyundai i20 that exploded near the Red Fort.
NIA Takes Over Investigation
The National Investigation Agency has formally assumed charge of the probe and constituted a special investigation team after initial findings indicated a coordinated terror conspiracy with potential cross-border connections.
