Delhi Blast: Government recognizes Delhi blast as a terrorist incident, 3 major resolutions passed
Delhi Blast: Following the Delhi blast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) today. The Cabinet passed a resolution condemning the Delhi blast and paying tribute to those who lost their lives. The Cabinet stated, "The nation witnessed a heinous terrorist act perpetrated by anti-national forces through a car bomb explosion near the Red Fort on November 10th.
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The Cabinet directs that the incident be investigated with utmost promptness and professionalism, so that the perpetrators, their accomplices, and their sponsors are identified and brought to justice without delay."
The investigation report and inputs from security agencies were discussed in detail.
Government recognizes Delhi blast as a terrorist incident
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval attended the meeting. The investigation into the Delhi blasts and the reports of security agencies were discussed. Following the meeting, Union Home Minister Amit Shah left the Prime Minister's residence. The Prime Minister had a separate meeting with Home Minister Shah for about half an hour, following the Cabinet meeting.
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Earlier, upon returning from Bhutan, Prime Minister Modi went directly to LNJP Hospital, where he spoke to the injured. During his 25-minute visit to LNJP Hospital, Prime Minister Modi stated that the perpetrators will be brought to justice. He also posted, "I went to the hospital to meet those injured in the Delhi bomb blasts. I pray for everyone's speedy recovery. Whoever is behind this conspiracy will be brought to justice."
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