New Delhi Terror Blast Leaves At Least 20 Dead, Hundreds Injured as Modi Vows Justice
At least 20 people were killed and over 100 others injured in a deadly explosion on a crowded street in New Delhi, India's capital city, sparking widespread outrage and condemnation. The incident has left the nation in shock, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowing to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Explosion Rocks New Delhi Street
The blast occurred in the early hours of the morning when a crowded street in the heart of New Delhi was targeted. The explosion is believed to have been caused by a homemade bomb, with eyewitnesses describing the scene as "chaotic" and "horrific".
Ambulances and emergency services were quickly on the scene, but the extent of the damage and the number of casualties was not immediately clear. As news of the blast spread, people took to social media to express their shock and outrage.
Modi Vows Justice as Police Investigate
Prime Minister Modi quickly took to Twitter to condemn the attack, saying that "the perpetrators will be brought to justice". Home Minister Amit Shah also rushed to the scene, promising a thorough investigation into the blast. The police have launched a crackdown on suspects, with multiple arrests already made.
Authorities have released few details about the investigation, but officials say they are treating the blast as a terrorist attack. The police have also appealed for calm and have increased security measures across the city.
International Condemnation of the Attack
The international community has quickly condemned the attack, with leaders from around the world expressing their condolences to the victims and their families. The United States, the United Kingdom, and other countries have issued statements expressing their support for India in the wake of the attack.
The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also condemned the attack, saying that "terrorism has no place in the world" and that "those responsible must be held accountable".
The blast has left the nation in a state of shock, with many asking how such an attack could have happened in the heart of the capital city. The government has promised a thorough investigation and to bring the perpetrators to justice, but many are left wondering if this is enough.
In the aftermath of the blast, the government has announced a compensation package for the families of the victims, with Prime Minister Modi promising that "those who have suffered will be taken care of".
The investigation is ongoing, with police working around the clock to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice. The nation is in a state of mourning, with many taking to social media to express their condolences to the victims and their families.
The blast has also raised questions about security in the city, with many calling for increased measures to prevent such attacks in the future. The government has promised to review its security protocols and to take all necessary measures to prevent such incidents.
As the investigation continues, the nation remains in shock, with many left wondering how such a devastating attack could have happened in the heart of the capital city.
