A significant terror attack near Delhi’s Red Fort has prompted a resolute stance from India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed to hold the terrorists and their handlers accountable, emphasizing that decisive action will be taken. Early indications from the investigation suggest that Pakistan-based terror organizations, such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, may be involved in the blast. This development has heightened concerns in Pakistan about the possibility of severe repercussions from India.
In Islamabad, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif led a critical high-level meeting with President Asif Ali Zardari and top ministers to address the escalating situation. Reports from within Pakistan suggest a palpable sense of panic and a declaration by some cabinet members that the nation is in a “state of war” with India, exacerbating existing border tensions.
Amidst the rising anxieties, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif reportedly presented a stark assessment to Prime Minister Sharif. He cautioned that Pakistan’s precarious economic condition does not allow for the undertaking of a war, whether with India or Afghanistan. In India, the Union Cabinet and the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) convened to review the aftermath of the attack. The meetings were marked by tributes to the victims of the explosion, which tragically claimed 12 lives and injured several others. The government has committed to an urgent and comprehensive investigation to ensure justice is served.