PM Modi Meets Victims of Red Fort Blast
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the victims of the devastating Red Fort blast at Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital in Delhi on Wednesday, 12 November. The Prime Minister personally met with those injured in Monday evening's explosion that has now claimed 12 lives.
Rising Death Toll and Investigation Updates
The chief medical officer at Delhi's Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital, Ritu Saxena, confirmed to AFP that the death toll has risen to 12 people with more than thirty others injured. India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) is leading the probe into the car explosion, which is now in its third day.
Police authorities have not yet confirmed the exact cause of the powerful explosion that occurred near the historic Red Fort in the crowded Old Delhi area. This location is one of India's most recognizable landmarks and the site where the Prime Minister delivers his annual Independence Day address to the nation.
Government Response and Future Actions
Prime Minister Modi has described the blast as a "conspiracy" and made a firm commitment that those responsible for this tragic incident will be brought to justice. The government has assured the public that all necessary resources are being deployed to investigate this case thoroughly.
The NIA investigation continues to gather evidence and piece together the events leading to the explosion. Security has been heightened in the area as authorities work to determine the precise nature of the device used in the blast and identify the perpetrators behind this attack on the capital.
