After Delhi blast, PM Modi promises strict action against perpetrators

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged that the conspirators behind the car explosion near the Red Fort in New Delhi “will not be spared,” as India embarks on a full-scale investigation of the attack that killed at least eight people

The blast occurred on Monday evening at a traffic signal near Gate 1 of the historic Red Fort metro station in Old Delhi, where a Hyundai i20 car exploded, triggering fire and wreckage among surrounding vehicles in a heavily congested market area. Authorities have opened a case under India’s Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and other anti-terror legislation, signalling that investigators are treating the incident as a suspected terror attack rather than simply an accident.

From his visit to Bhutan, Modi addressed the nation, saying, “Our agencies will get to the bottom of this conspiracy. The conspirators behind this will not be spared. All those responsible will be brought to justice.” Security has been stepped up across New Delhi and surrounding states, with major transit hubs and tourist sites placed on high alert in the immediate aftermath. Forensic teams are examining the blast scene, reviewing CCTV footage, and tracing the origin of the vehicle and its occupants — six of the victims had been identified by early Tuesday.

With no group yet claiming responsibility, political and security analysts say the timing and location of the explosion — near a symbolic national landmark — reflect the high stakes of the probe, as India grapples with internal security threats while balancing regional tensions.