Overview
- After returning from Bhutan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited LNJP Hospital to meet people injured in the Red Fort blast and wished them a speedy recovery.
- Modi pledged justice in a public post, stating that those behind the conspiracy would be brought to account and that agencies would get to the bottom of the case.
- Doctors and hospital officials briefed the prime minister on the condition of the injured and the treatment being provided.
- He is scheduled to chair a Cabinet Committee on Security meeting and a full cabinet meeting at 5:30 pm on Wednesday to review the investigation and security measures.
- At least 13 people were reported dead and several injured in Monday evening’s explosion near the Red Fort traffic signal, with heavy security deployed at LNJP Hospital during the visit.