Indian police are investigating a deadly car explosion in New Delhi under an anti-terrorism law, officials have said, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to apprehend those responsible for what he called a “conspiracy” behind the blast.

Police were still to give details on Tuesday on what caused the explosion near the Indian capital’s historic Red Fort, but officials said that the case had been registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, India’s main “anti-terrorism” law, giving investigators broader powers to detain suspects.

India’s “anti-terrorism” force, the National Investigation Agency, is leading the probe, the home affairs ministry said.

Monday’s explosion in a Hyundai i20 car has killed at least 12 people and injured 20, although there is some confusion ov

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