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The Union Cabinet condemned the"dastardly and cowardly" blast near Delhi's Red Fort and reiterated its commitment to zero tolerance towards terrorism.

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday passed a resolution, condemning the “dastardly and cowardly" car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort on November 10 that claimed the lives of two people. The Cabinet observed a two-minute silence in honour of the innocent lives lost.

“The country has witnessed a heinous terror incident, perpetrated by anti-national forces, through a car explosion near the Red Fort on the evening of November 10, 2025. The explosion resulted in multiple fatalities, and caused injuries to several others," Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw read the cabinet resolution.

“The Cabinet pays its solemn respects to the victims of this senseless act of violence and conveys its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. The Cabinet prays for the speedy recovery of all those injured and appreciates the prompt efforts of the medical personnel and emergency responders, who have been providing care and support to the victims," it added.

This marked the first time the government recognised the deadly blast in the national capital as a “terror incident", and warned of strict action against the perpetrators of the barbaric crime.

“The Cabinet unequivocally condemns this dastardly and cowardly act that has led to the loss of innocent lives. The Cabinet reiterates India’s unwavering commitment to a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism in all its forms and manifestations," the resolution read.

The Union Cabinet also commended the timely and coordinated response of the authorities, security agencies, and citizens, and appreciated the statements of solidarity from many governments.

“The Cabinet directs that the investigation into the incident be pursued with the utmost urgency and professionalism so that the perpetrators, their collaborators, and their sponsors are identified and brought to justice without delay. The situation continues to be closely monitored at the highest levels of the government," it added.

Delhi Red Fort Blast

A high-intensity explosive device detonated inside a slow-moving car at a traffic signal near the Red Fort metro station on Monday evening, killing 12 people and injuring dozens of others.

Delhi Police have registered a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Explosives Act. Multiple raids are being carried out to trace those behind the explosion, officials said. The national capital remains on high alert, with security tightened at airports, railway stations, and major public places.

Several suspects, including doctors from Haryana’s Al-Falah University, have been taken into custody for interrogation over their alleged links to a white-collar terror module involving the Jaish-e-Mohammed and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind.

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November 12, 2025, 20:12 IST

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