New Delhi, India :
The tragic explosion that ripped through the Red Fort Metro Station area in New Delhi earlier this week has officially been declared a terrorist attack by the Government of India. According to officials, a Hyundai i20 car carrying an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated at a busy traffic signal near the Red Fort around 6:50 pm on Monday, killing 13 people and injuring over 20 others.
Following the incident, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the probe, working alongside the Delhi Police, forensic teams and central intelligence units. Early investigations indicate that the explosive used was assembled locally, possibly with assistance from a broader network operating across the National Capital Region (NCR).
Sources within the investigation revealed that the attack could be part of a larger plan involving multiple sites across Delhi and its suburbs. Security has since been tightened across all major transport hubs, historical monuments, and public gatherings in the capital. Authorities have increased patrols, installed additional CCTV coverage, and issued alerts to states neighbouring Delhi.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured that those responsible will face the “strictest possible punishment.” He added that India’s counter-terror infrastructure is being further strengthened to prevent such attacks in the future. Meanwhile, leaders from various political parties urged the public to remain calm and avoid spreading rumours or communal narratives online.
Kashmir-based political leader Omar Abdullah also cautioned against stereotyping entire communities following the attack, stating that “not every resident of Kashmir is a terrorist.” Officials have echoed his sentiment, emphasizing that misinformation and hate speech will be dealt with firmly.
The NIA has begun collecting digital evidence, including CCTV footage, mobile tower data, and witness statements, to reconstruct the sequence of events. Forensic teams are examining car fragments to determine the type of explosive used.
This is the most severe terror incident in Delhi in recent years, and investigators believe the group behind it could have international links. Security experts have urged the government to enhance cyber-monitoring and intelligence-sharing between central and state agencies.
