NEW DELHI, Nov10: The Congress on Monday termed as “deeply distressing” the incident of car explosion near the Red Fort here and demanded a thorough and speedy investigation into it.
A high-intensity explosion ripped through a car parked near the Red Fort metro station on Monday evening, killing at least eight people, officials said.
“The news of a car explosion near Red Fort Metro Station is deeply distressing. Early reports indicate that several lives have been lost.
“In this hour of grief, we stand with the bereaved families and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. The government must ensure a thorough and speedy investigation into the incident,” Congress’ media and publicity department head Pawan Khera said in a post on X.
MAMATA EXPRESSES SHOCK
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday expressed deep shock over the explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort, which left at least eight people dead and several injured.“Deeply shocked to hear about the tragic blast in New Delhi. My heart goes out to the families who have lost their loved ones and I pray for strength and a swift recovery for all those injured,” Banerjee said in a post on X. (PTI)
