India's Crackdown on Terror as Delhi Car Blast Claims 13 Lives
The Indian government has stepped up its crackdown on terrorism after a car explosion in the capital city of Delhi left 13 people dead. The blast, which occurred outside one of India's most significant monuments during rush hour on Monday evening, was described by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "conspiracy" and vowed to "hunt down each and every culprit behind this incident". Home minister Amit Shah has also been vocal in his promise to bring those responsible to justice.
However, the authorities have yet to release any formal statement on who they believe is behind the blast. Instead, they have hinted at an interstate and transnational terror module that was targeted by police in the days leading up to the explosion. According to officials, the investigation into the group began last month after posters promoting Pakistan-backed armed terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad appeared in Srinagar.
The investigation has led to the arrest of seven people, including two Kashmiri doctors working in other Indian states. The police have also uncovered 2,900kg of explosive materials, as well as chemicals and detonators, at one of the doctors' homes in Faridabad. However, it remains unclear if these individuals are directly linked to the Delhi blast.
The authorities have described the network behind the arrests as a "white-collar ecosystem" involving radicalised professionals and students in contact with foreign handlers operating from Pakistan and other countries. The police have also stated that they remain on high alert to prevent further incidents.
Meanwhile, another explosion occurred at a police station in Srinagar, killing seven people and injuring 27 others. This incident has added to the already tense atmosphere in Kashmir, where authorities have been conducting raids and arrests across the region.
The government's response to the latest terror attack has been more restrained than after the last one that took place on Indian soil, when over 20 Hindu tourists were shot dead in Pahalgam. The Indian government had then blamed Pakistan and launched cross-border drone and missile strikes. However, this time around, the language used by Modi's cabinet suggests uncertainty over who may have been behind the attack.
As the investigation into the Delhi blast continues, the authorities are working to disrupt terrorist activities in Kashmir. Multiple agencies have conducted raids, and a senior officer has stated that they are monitoring all suspicious activity closely. The fate of the 13 victims, whose lives were lost in the blast, remains uncertain as the Indian government vows to bring those responsible to justice.
The Indian government has stepped up its crackdown on terrorism after a car explosion in the capital city of Delhi left 13 people dead. The blast, which occurred outside one of India's most significant monuments during rush hour on Monday evening, was described by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "conspiracy" and vowed to "hunt down each and every culprit behind this incident". Home minister Amit Shah has also been vocal in his promise to bring those responsible to justice.
However, the authorities have yet to release any formal statement on who they believe is behind the blast. Instead, they have hinted at an interstate and transnational terror module that was targeted by police in the days leading up to the explosion. According to officials, the investigation into the group began last month after posters promoting Pakistan-backed armed terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad appeared in Srinagar.
The investigation has led to the arrest of seven people, including two Kashmiri doctors working in other Indian states. The police have also uncovered 2,900kg of explosive materials, as well as chemicals and detonators, at one of the doctors' homes in Faridabad. However, it remains unclear if these individuals are directly linked to the Delhi blast.
The authorities have described the network behind the arrests as a "white-collar ecosystem" involving radicalised professionals and students in contact with foreign handlers operating from Pakistan and other countries. The police have also stated that they remain on high alert to prevent further incidents.
Meanwhile, another explosion occurred at a police station in Srinagar, killing seven people and injuring 27 others. This incident has added to the already tense atmosphere in Kashmir, where authorities have been conducting raids and arrests across the region.
The government's response to the latest terror attack has been more restrained than after the last one that took place on Indian soil, when over 20 Hindu tourists were shot dead in Pahalgam. The Indian government had then blamed Pakistan and launched cross-border drone and missile strikes. However, this time around, the language used by Modi's cabinet suggests uncertainty over who may have been behind the attack.
As the investigation into the Delhi blast continues, the authorities are working to disrupt terrorist activities in Kashmir. Multiple agencies have conducted raids, and a senior officer has stated that they are monitoring all suspicious activity closely. The fate of the 13 victims, whose lives were lost in the blast, remains uncertain as the Indian government vows to bring those responsible to justice.
. First it's a car blast in Delhi and now another one in Srinagar? What's going on here? The authorities are still being tight-lipped about who's behind the blasts, but I'm not buying that "white-collar ecosystem" nonsense 
. How do you know what's real and what's just some government spin?
. But honestly, I think we're just scratching the surface here. There are more players involved than anyone is letting on 
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. Can't help but wonder if our government is getting in over its head 
. One thing's for sure, we can't just sit back and wait for the next attack to happen 
. Something needs to change here! 
. We need more transparency from the government on how they're handling this situation, or else we'll be stuck in a cycle of fear and uncertainty 
this is crazy lol india is taking terrorism super seriously after what happened in delhi 
they're saying its some white-collar crew with ties to pakistan 
but like how many countries can one group have handlers in 
and whats up with the other explosion in srinagar 
this whole thing is so messed up 
at least the authorities are taking action but sometimes I wish they'd just be more open about what's really going on 
!! i feel bad for the ppl affected lol but at the same time idk how much of a conspiracy it is 
?? authorities say pakistan-backed group jaish-e-mohammad is involved but cant confirm yet 
And what's with all these 'white-collar' connections? It sounds like they're trying to paint it as some sort of middle-class extremist plot rather than taking responsibility for their own security. The fact that the language used by Modi's cabinet is more restrained this time around also raises suspicions 
27 people injured and 7 killed... what even is going on?!? 
It feels like they're just trying to spin the narrative and avoid taking real responsibility for preventing these types of attacks in the first place 
It's like they're more worried about looking good than actually solving the case 
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No formal statement yet? That just smells like a cover-up to me 
. The authorities say there's this "white-collar ecosystem" thingy... but I'm not buying it 
. One thing's for sure: this situation is ripe for politicization and some smart politicians will try to capitalize on it 
. I can imagine how scary it must be for everyone living in India right now, feeling like they're under constant threat 
. Can't we all just live in peace and safety? 
The fact that 2,900kg of explosive materials were found in one of the doctor's homes is wild - you'd think that would be a pretty big clue, but so far, nothing's been officially confirmed. 
The government needs to get its narrative straight before they start sounding like a bad Bond villain.
, but at the same time we need to be vigilant and make sure we're doing everything we can to prevent this kind of stuff from happening in the future 
, because when you think about it, 13 people lost their lives over something that's just a bunch of hate and fear... it's just not worth it 
the Kashmir situation is already super volatile so adding more raids and arrests might just make things worse 
7 people killed at a police station in Srinagar is straight-up crazy 
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