India Has Officially Classified Delhi Bombing as a Terrorist Incident, Blaming 'Anti-National Forces'
A deadly car bombing outside India's iconic Red Fort in New Delhi has killed 12 people and injured over 30 others, prompting the Indian government to declare it a "terror incident" perpetrated by "anti-national forces". The bomb, which exploded on Monday during peak traffic hours, threw bodies into the air and set nearby vehicles ablaze. This is the deadliest terrorist attack in Delhi in over a decade.
The Indian cabinet confirmed the blast was a terror incident in a statement late Wednesday night, condemning it as a "dastardly and cowardly act that has led to the loss of innocent lives". The national investigation agency is handling the probe, which will give investigators expanded powers to carry out raids and arrests.
Police have detained five suspects in connection with the attack, which some speculate may be linked to an "interstate and transnational terror" cell allegedly connected to the Pakistan-based Islamist group Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM). Investigators are trying to determine if the car's driver was part of the same cell.
This incident comes amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, two nuclear-armed nations that have been embroiled in a bitter dispute over Kashmir. The Red Fort bombing is the first terror attack in India since April when gunmen targeted Hindu tourists, killing more than 20 people. India blamed Pakistan for masterminding the attack and has vowed to take strong action against any further acts of terrorism on its soil.
India's confirmation of the Red Fort blast as a terrorist incident risks escalating tensions between the two countries, which are already at historic lows. The Indian government has reiterated its policy of "zero tolerance towards terrorism in all its forms" after the attack, and has vowed to hunt down those responsible.
A deadly car bombing outside India's iconic Red Fort in New Delhi has killed 12 people and injured over 30 others, prompting the Indian government to declare it a "terror incident" perpetrated by "anti-national forces". The bomb, which exploded on Monday during peak traffic hours, threw bodies into the air and set nearby vehicles ablaze. This is the deadliest terrorist attack in Delhi in over a decade.
The Indian cabinet confirmed the blast was a terror incident in a statement late Wednesday night, condemning it as a "dastardly and cowardly act that has led to the loss of innocent lives". The national investigation agency is handling the probe, which will give investigators expanded powers to carry out raids and arrests.
Police have detained five suspects in connection with the attack, which some speculate may be linked to an "interstate and transnational terror" cell allegedly connected to the Pakistan-based Islamist group Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM). Investigators are trying to determine if the car's driver was part of the same cell.
This incident comes amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, two nuclear-armed nations that have been embroiled in a bitter dispute over Kashmir. The Red Fort bombing is the first terror attack in India since April when gunmen targeted Hindu tourists, killing more than 20 people. India blamed Pakistan for masterminding the attack and has vowed to take strong action against any further acts of terrorism on its soil.
India's confirmation of the Red Fort blast as a terrorist incident risks escalating tensions between the two countries, which are already at historic lows. The Indian government has reiterated its policy of "zero tolerance towards terrorism in all its forms" after the attack, and has vowed to hunt down those responsible.
just wondering how this is gonna affect tourism in India? I mean, 20+ killed last month already... and now a bombing at one of the most iconic landmarks in the country... it's like they're playing a game of terror with tourists 
. And what's up with these "anti-national forces" the government keeps talking about? Sounds like just an excuse to crack down on people who speak out against them... 
. First, it's like they're making an example out of the Red Fort bombing, declaring it a terrorist incident right away, without even letting the investigation finish 
. It's already escalated tensions between India and Pakistan, which is gonna make things worse in Kashmir... I mean, what's the point of investigating anything now? The Indian government is just going to jump to conclusions and start raiding suspects left and right 
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. It's like they're playing politics with people's lives instead of actually solving the problem. And what about the fact that it might be linked to Pakistan? Is India just gonna take out all its frustrations on their neighbor now? It's not fair to the innocent people who got hurt in this bombing... we need more transparency and less knee-jerk reactions 
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... I don't think blaming it on 'anti-national forces' helps much, you know? 
it's like, what even does that mean? are we talking about patriotic citizens or something? 
India's got a lot of people with strong opinions and identities, so maybe instead of pointing fingers at some group, they should be focusing on keeping everyone safe? 
12 people are dead & over 30 more injured... that's just heartbreaking 
but seriously can't we all just get along? 
i'm not saying one side is at fault but come on 12 people dead 
that's just crazy. and what's with the "anti-national forces" label? sounds like a bunch of mumbo jumbo to me 
it's scary to think about the impact it could have on tourists and locals alike... does anyone really feel safe anymore? 
we don't need more tension and conflict in that region... maybe they should try to focus on understanding what really happened instead of jumping to conclusions 
. and wot's with the raid powers 4 the national investigation agency? sounds like a bit of a slippery slope, if u ask me 
, I mean who wants to visit India when you got this kinda stuff happening? 
And 12 people dead?! 
that's insane 
. And what about the other 30 injured? 
can we really trust the investigation? 
i'm also worried about how this might affect india-pakistan relations, already tense enough with that kashmir dispute 
so what's up with india declaring this bombing a terror incident without proof 
? it feels like they're trying to pin it on pakistan again 
and escalate tensions between the two countries 
. i mean, wouldn't it be better to wait for the investigation to be over before making accusations 
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. my heart goes out to their families 
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... let's hope it doesn't lead to more violence 
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But at the same time, we gotta be real, this is what happens when countries like India and Pakistan have been fueling each other's tensions for so long 
this is really sad what happened in Delhi, 12 lives lost already... 
and it's getting harder to find middle ground between countries that are already on edge