Major Terror Attack Rocks India's Capital
Thirteen people have been confirmed dead following a devastating car explosion in the heart of Delhi, marking one of the most serious terror attacks to hit India's capital in over a decade. The blast occurred during Monday evening rush hour outside one of India's most significant monuments, with the force throwing bodies into the air and setting surrounding vehicles ablaze.
Kashmir Raids Uncover Terror Network
In response to the attack, Indian security forces have carried out extensive raids across the Kashmir region, making several arrests linked to what investigators describe as an interstate and transnational terror module. The investigation began last month after posters promoting the Pakistan-backed armed group Jaish-e-Mohammad appeared in Srinagar, Kashmir's main city.
Seven individuals were arrested prior to the Delhi explosion, including two Kashmiri doctors working in other Indian states. During a raid on one doctor's home in Faridabad, Haryana state, authorities made a chilling discovery: 2,900kg of explosive materials alongside chemicals, detonators, and assault rifles. Police believe these were being prepared for a multi-target attack.
Bulldozer Justice and Ongoing Investigation
The investigation took a dramatic turn when authorities identified the alleged Delhi car bomber as another Kashmiri doctor from the village of Koil, located 20 miles south of Srinagar. Both detained doctors had worked at the same medical college in Faridabad, though their families deny knowing each other.
In an apparent case of bulldozer justice - an illegal but widespread tactic used by Indian authorities - the home of the alleged driver was demolished by Friday morning, just hours after police had searched the premises and detained family members for questioning.
India's National Investigation Agency has taken over the case, registering it under the country's anti-terror laws. According to Kashmir police, the seven previously arrested individuals had links with both Jaish-e-Mohammad and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, an Islamic State affiliate operating in Kashmir, though this remains unverified.
The Indian government's response has been notably restrained compared to previous terror incidents, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi describing the blast as a conspiracy and Home Minister Amit Shah vowing to hunt down every culprit. Police in Kashmir remain on high alert, conducting further raids to disrupt terrorist activities and prevent additional attacks.
