The government formally declared Wednesday’s car explosion near the Red Fort a “heinous terror incident” as the Union Cabinet passed a resolution directing investigative agencies to handle the case with utmost urgency and professionalism to ensure swift justice against perpetrators and their sponsors.

The Union Cabinet, at its meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon his return from Bhutan, reaffirmed India’s unwavering commitment to a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.

It said the situation continues to be “closely monitored” at the highest levels of the government.

Observing a two-minute silence in honour of the innocent lives lost in the terrorist incident, the Cabinet adopted a resolution condemning the dastardly act and expr

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