The Government of India has officially declared the recent car explosion near Delhi’s historic Red Fort a terrorist attack, marking a major escalation in the national investigation and confirming suspicions of an organized plot.
The announcement followed a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The committee described the blast as a “heinous terror incident” and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to bring all perpetrators to justice. Modi had earlier warned that “all those responsible will be brought to justice,” emphasizing zero tolerance for terrorism.
Authorities confirmed that the case is now being investigated under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and other counter-terrorism statutes, granting broader powers to national security agencies. The move enables deeper coordination between the Delhi Police, National Investigation Agency (NIA), and intelligence units to trace potential cross-border links.
The explosion, which occurred on 10 November near the Red Fort metro station, killed at least nine people and injured more than twenty. Preliminary findings revealed that the car’s driver, identified as Dr. Umar Mohammad from Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, had suspected ties to the Pakistan-based militant group Jaish-e-Mohammed.
Security officials have since tightened vigilance in major cities across India. Forensic teams are analyzing evidence from the blast site, while intelligence agencies are monitoring communication channels for signs of a wider network.
The government’s swift classification of the blast as a terrorist act underscores India’s renewed focus on counter-terrorism cooperation and intelligence sharing within the region. Analysts note that this development also reinforces New Delhi’s strategic partnerships with South Asian nations, including the Maldives, as part of a broader effort to strengthen regional security against transnational terror threats.
