T he deadly bomb blast at Delhi’s Red Fort area, one of the busiest and most crowded parts of the capital city, is a warning that the ugly phase of terrorism is making a comeback.

The location and timing of the blast establish three important aspects of terror attacks: the element of surprise, the importance of the target, be it a person or a place, and the publicity mil e age—national and global news coverage.

T he attack has been condemned by several world leaders and widely reported by the global media. As for the importance of the spot, the Red Fort is one of India’s most important national symbols, as the Prime Minister addresses the nation here on Independence Day. Besides, there are several religious places in the vicinity. The perpetrators of th

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