Cabinet terms Nov 10 Red Fort blast ‘a heinous terror incident’

Directs probe agencies to pursue case with utmost urgency and professionalism

- ARCHIS MOHAN

A meeting of the Union Cabinet on Wednesday evening, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired, passed a resolution terming the car explosion near Red Fort on Monday evening “a heinous terror incident” that was “perpetrated by anti-national forces.”

It directed the investigating agencies to pursue the case with “utmost urgency and professionalism.” They have been told to identify the perpetrators, their collaborators, sponsors and bring them to justice without delay.

The situation continues to be closely monitored at the highest levels of the government, it said. The Cabinet termed the car explosion as a “senseless act of violence,” and the resolution stated that the Cabinet “unequivocally condemns” the “dastardly and cowardly act that has led to the loss of innocent lives”.

It reiterated “India's unwavering commitment to a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.”