Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, along with other national leaders, have expressed grief over the Red Fort blast in Delhi. Ten people are reported dead and several others injured.
New Delhi: A massive explosion occurred in a car parked near the busy Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi on Monday evening. Reports claim that 10 people have died, while several others have been injured and admitted to LNJP Hospital. Police have issued a high alert in Delhi. Other major cities across the country are also on high alert, while the second phase of assembly elections in Bihar is scheduled for Tuesday.
Home Minister Amit Shah is in contact with the Delhi Police and the Intelligence Bureau. He is also updating Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the situation. Meanwhile, leaders across the country have expressed their grief over this heartbreaking incident, including opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed grief, writing, “The news of the death and injury of many people in the Delhi blast is deeply saddening. May the departed souls rest in peace. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families. I wish the injured a speedy recovery.”
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote, “I am deeply shocked to hear about the tragic blast in New Delhi. My condolences are with the families who lost their loved ones, and I pray for strength and a speedy recovery for all the injured.”
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi wrote, “The news of the car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort Metro station is deeply painful and worrying. The news of the death of many innocent people in this tragic accident is deeply saddening. I stand with the bereaved families who lost their loved ones in this hour of grief and offer my deepest condolences. I hope all the injured recover as soon as possible.”
Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal wrote, “The news of the blast near the Red Fort is deeply worrying.” It is being reported that some people have lost their lives in this incident, which is extremely sad. The police and government should immediately investigate how this blast occurred and whether there is a larger conspiracy behind it. Negligence regarding Delhi’s security cannot be tolerated.
AAP leader Sanjay Singh wrote, “Only Pakistan could commit such a despicable act. Modi’s ceasefire has emboldened the Pakistani thugs. The terrorists who killed our innocent citizens should also be killed. The attack on the Red Fort is an attack on a symbol of our pride. The country is not safe under Modi. May God grant peace to the souls of the deceased.”
Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge wrote on Twitter, “Extremely saddened to hear the news of the car bomb explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station. Initial reports indicate that many precious lives have been lost in this incident. Our condolences and prayers are with the bereaved families in this hour of grief, and we wish the injured a speedy recovery.” The government must ensure a prompt and thorough investigation into this explosion, which occurred in a highly secure and often crowded area, so that those responsible for this lapse and incident can be held accountable.
Curated by: Nityanand Pathak
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Courtesy: Hindi News