India's Capital Under Siege as Delhi Blast Linked to Terror Module Sparks Widespread Arrests in Kashmir
A car explosion outside one of India's most iconic monuments on Monday evening has left 13 people dead and sent shockwaves across the country, with authorities now linking it to a terror module operating in Kashmir. The blast, which injured dozens more, was confirmed by the Indian government as a "terror incident" perpetrated by "anti-national forces", sparking widespread panic and fear.
As investigators continue to probe the circumstances surrounding the blast, police raids have been carried out across Kashmir, yielding several arrests and uncovering large caches of explosives and other incriminating evidence. Seven people were killed in a separate explosion at a police station in Srinagar on Friday night, with officials claiming it was linked to the same terror module.
The authorities are still tight-lipped about their exact findings, but sources suggest that inquiries into an alleged interstate and transnational terror network began last month after posters promoting the Pakistan-backed armed group Jaish-e-Mohammad appeared in Srinagar. The region has long been disputed by India and Pakistan, with a militant insurgency backed by Pakistan having taken hold since the 1990s.
As police continue to hunt down suspects, seven people have been arrested, including two Kashmiri doctors working in other Indian states. Their homes have been raided, yielding explosive materials, chemicals, detonators, and assault rifles, which were allegedly being stockpiled for a multi-target attack. The network is believed to be a "white-collar ecosystem" involving radicalized professionals and students linked to foreign handlers operating from Pakistan and other countries.
Meanwhile, authorities in Delhi remain on high alert, with the government confirming that the blast was an act of terror perpetrated by "anti-national forces". Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed to root out any "conspirators", while Home Minister Amit Shah promised to "hunt down each and every culprit" behind the incident. The Indian government's response to the attack has been marked by restraint, a stark contrast to the last time Pakistan-backed militants carried out an attack on Indian soil.
The situation in Kashmir remains volatile, with police on high alert and raids ongoing across the region. Authorities are urging citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. As the investigation into the terror module continues, fears of further attacks hang in the air, casting a shadow over one of India's most populous states.
A car explosion outside one of India's most iconic monuments on Monday evening has left 13 people dead and sent shockwaves across the country, with authorities now linking it to a terror module operating in Kashmir. The blast, which injured dozens more, was confirmed by the Indian government as a "terror incident" perpetrated by "anti-national forces", sparking widespread panic and fear.
As investigators continue to probe the circumstances surrounding the blast, police raids have been carried out across Kashmir, yielding several arrests and uncovering large caches of explosives and other incriminating evidence. Seven people were killed in a separate explosion at a police station in Srinagar on Friday night, with officials claiming it was linked to the same terror module.
The authorities are still tight-lipped about their exact findings, but sources suggest that inquiries into an alleged interstate and transnational terror network began last month after posters promoting the Pakistan-backed armed group Jaish-e-Mohammad appeared in Srinagar. The region has long been disputed by India and Pakistan, with a militant insurgency backed by Pakistan having taken hold since the 1990s.
As police continue to hunt down suspects, seven people have been arrested, including two Kashmiri doctors working in other Indian states. Their homes have been raided, yielding explosive materials, chemicals, detonators, and assault rifles, which were allegedly being stockpiled for a multi-target attack. The network is believed to be a "white-collar ecosystem" involving radicalized professionals and students linked to foreign handlers operating from Pakistan and other countries.
Meanwhile, authorities in Delhi remain on high alert, with the government confirming that the blast was an act of terror perpetrated by "anti-national forces". Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed to root out any "conspirators", while Home Minister Amit Shah promised to "hunt down each and every culprit" behind the incident. The Indian government's response to the attack has been marked by restraint, a stark contrast to the last time Pakistan-backed militants carried out an attack on Indian soil.
The situation in Kashmir remains volatile, with police on high alert and raids ongoing across the region. Authorities are urging citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. As the investigation into the terror module continues, fears of further attacks hang in the air, casting a shadow over one of India's most populous states.