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Home Minister Visits Red Fort Blast Site, Orders Thorough Probe

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday visited the site of the blast near Delhi’s Red Fort and reviewed the situation with senior officials. He was briefed on the incident by the Delhi Police Commissioner and other top officers who were present at the location.

Shah later visited Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital to meet those injured in the explosion. He spoke with the attending doctors and inquired about the condition of the victims, assuring that all necessary medical support would be provided.

The Home Minister stated that a comprehensive investigation has been launched. He said that once the incident was reported, teams from the Delhi Police Special Cell, Crime Branch, National Investigation Agency (NIA), National Security Guard (NSG), and Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) immediately reached the spot to examine the scene and collect evidence.

He noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was briefed on the situation soon after the news emerged. Shah added that investigators are currently examining all possible angles. He said that conclusions will only be drawn after the evidence collected from the site is thoroughly analysed, and no possibility is being ruled out at this stage.

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