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Delhi Car Blast Kills 12 as NIA Takes Charge of Investigation

Authorities have not confirmed a cause despite the NIA taking over following reported arrests.

Overview

  • Hospital officials in New Delhi raised the toll to at least 12 dead and more than 30 injured after a vehicle exploded near the Red Fort during the evening commute.
  • Forensic teams are examining the wreckage for traces of explosives as investigators say all lines of inquiry remain open.
  • Police say several detainees have alleged links to Jaish-e-Mohammed and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, though no formal attribution has been made.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the incident a conspiracy and senior ministers pledged that those responsible would be brought to justice.
  • A separate suicide bombing in Islamabad killed 12 and wounded 27, was claimed by a Pakistani Taliban faction, and prompted heightened security and regional concern.