New Delhi, Nov 10 (PTI) The Congress on Monday termed as “extremely distressing" the incident of car explosion near the Red Fort here and demanded a thorough and speedy investigation into it.

The party also said that the alleged security lapse exposes the Delhi government’s “shocking complacency" and asked whether Delhi was a “secure capital" as claimed by the Home Ministry.

The party, however, said the country stands united in this difficult moment.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the government must ensure a prompt and thorough investigation into the blast so that those responsible for this “lapse" are held accountable.

In a post on X, Kharge said, “Extremely distressing to hear about the news of a car explosion near Red Fort Metro Station, Delhi. Initial reports suggest t

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