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The Indian government termed the car explosion outside the Red Fort as a "terrorist incident" on Wednesday. Two days after the Red Fort blast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the Cabinet’s meeting upon his return from Bhutan, reaffirming India's unwavering commitment to a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. The investigative agencies have been directed to deal with the case with "utmost urgency and professionalism".

 

Observing a two-minute silence in honour of the innocent lives lost in the terrorist incident, the Cabinet adopted a resolution expressing profound grief over the loss of lives in the blast and said the situation continues to be "closely monitored" at the highest levels of the government. 

 

"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," the resolution cited.

 

 

Terming the car explosion a "senseless act of violence", the Union Cabinet condemned this dastardly and cowardly act and conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.

 

The meeting comes two days after an explosives-laden car detonated outside Red Fort, killing 13 people. Same day, eight people, including three doctors, were arrested when an inter-state "white-collar" terror module was busted.

 

The Cabinet then prayed for the speedy recovery of all those injured, and appreciated the prompt efforts of the medical personnel and emergency responders, who have been providing care and support to the victims.

 

"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 cabinet also recorded its appreciation for the statements of solidarity and support from many governments around the world,” I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, reading out the Cabinet resolution.

 

"Their dedication and sense of duty are deeply commendable," the Union Minister then added.