'Will get to bottom of conspiracy': Modi after Delhi blast
What's the story
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday vowed to bring all those responsible for the recent Delhi blast to justice. The explosion, which took place near the Red Fort, left as many as 13 people dead. PM Modi was speaking in Thimphu, Bhutan, where he is attending King Jigme Singye Wangchuck's 70th birthday celebrations. "The conspirators behind this will not be spared," he said.
Condolences expressed
'Entire nation stands with them'
PM Modi also expressed his condolences to the families of those affected by the blast. He said he was in touch with all investigative agencies throughout the night and assured that they would get to the bottom of this conspiracy. "The entire nation stands with them today. Our agencies will get to the bottom of this conspiracy. The conspirators behind this will not be spared. All those responsible will be brought to justice."
Strong warning
Defence minister assures harshest punishment for culprits
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has also assured that those behind the Delhi blast will face the harshest punishment. Speaking at the Delhi Defence Dialogue, he said, "I want to firmly assure the nation that those responsible for this tragedy will be brought to justice and will not be spared under any circumstances." He also said that the findings of the investigation will soon be made public.
Ongoing probe
FIR registered, 2 men detained
The Delhi Police have registered an FIR under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Explosives Act in connection with the blast. The area near Red Fort was immediately sealed off as visitors were evacuated and a large-scale security operation was launched. The mother and two brothers of the suspected suicide bomber, Dr. Umar Mohammad, have been taken into custody in Pulwama. Officials are collecting DNA samples for identification, per reports.
Bomber
Umar knew 2 other arrested doctors
According to News18, on Friday Umar told his mother not to contact him because he was busy studying. Umar is reportedly known to Dr. Adeel Ahmad Rather and Dr. Mujammil Shakil, two doctors arrested on Monday in the "white collar" terror module busted by police teams from Jammu & Kashmir and Haryana. However, after Rather and Shakil were arrested, Umar panicked and fled. He then reportedly planned the attack with two other associates by planting a detonator in the car.