Dr Umar Mohammad, alleged mastermind behind blast, was reportedly in car that exploded
A day after a devastating blast struck near Delhi’s Red Fort Metro station, leaving the nation in shock, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday reaffirmed his commitment to justice, security, and support for the victims’ families, strongly asserting that the conspirators will not be spared .
Currently on an official visit to Bhutan, the Prime Minister said he had been in continuous contact with all agencies throughout the night, closely monitoring the situation as the investigation unfolded.
“The horrific incident that took place in Delhi yesterday evening has deeply saddened everyone. I understand the grief of the affected families. The entire nation stands with them today,” he said, making it clear that the authorities would leave no stone unturned.
“Our agencies will get to the bottom of this conspiracy. The conspirators behind this will not be spared. All those responsible will be brought to justice,” he added.
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), the country’s top national security body, will convene in Delhi tomorrow with PM Modi chairing the meeting. The CCS will review the status of the investigation, assess leads, and determine necessary actions moving forward.
The meeting comes amid heightened security and speculation over possible terror motives, as authorities have yet to confirm the nature of the blast but are treating all possibilities seriously. Home Minister Amit Shah has been holding meetings with top officials to assess the situation following the car blast near the Red Fort on Monday evening. Meanwhile, the Delhi Police have registered an FIR under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the Explosives Act in connection with the explosion that claimed 10 lives, officials said.
Umar Mohammad, the alleged mastermind behind the blast, was reportedly in the white Hyundai i20 that exploded. Born in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, he was a doctor by profession, working at Al-Falah Medical College in Faridabad.
