💥 A deadly car explosion near Delhi’s iconic Red Fort has left 13 dead and over 20 injured, marking the first major blast in India’s capital since 2011. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the tragedy during a visit to Bhutan on Tuesday, vowed to bring perpetrators to justice, calling the incident "deeply disturbing."
🚨 Investigators are working under India’s anti-terrorism laws to unravel the conspiracy behind the attack, which occurred in a crowded market area on Monday evening. Forensic teams combed through mangled car wreckage overnight, while security forces tightened checks across Delhi. The metro station near the blast site remains closed.
🔍 "Our agencies will get to the very bottom of this," Modi declared, as Defense Minister Rajnath Singh promised a swift probe. Authorities are tracing the car’s owner and reviewing CCTV footage from the busy Old Delhi quarter, a popular tourist spot now shrouded in tension.
🏰 The Red Fort—a symbol of India’s independence—sits just meters from the blast site. With shops shuttered and streets empty, residents grapple with the shock of violence in one of the city’s most fortified zones. Stay tuned for updates as this story develops. 🌏🕵️♂️
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