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Former CMs Kejriwal and Atishi say Red Fort blast alarming, demand investigation

8 dead in an explosion at the Gate No 1 of the Red Fort Metro station in central Delhi. Injured taken to LNJP hospital.

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New Delhi: Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal termed the blast near Red Fort Monday evening as “extremely alarming” and demanded an immediate and thorough investigation into the incident.

In a post on X, Kejriwal wrote, “The news of the blast near the Red Fort is extremely alarming. It is reported that some people have also lost their lives in it, which is extremely tragic.”

He added, “The police and government should immediately investigate how this blast occurred and whether there is any larger conspiracy behind it. Negligence regarding Delhi’s security cannot be tolerated.”

Meanwhile, AAP leader Manish Sisodia also expressed concern over the explosion near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi, urging citizens to remain united in the face of adversity. In a post on X, Sisodia wrote, “The news of the blast in Delhi is extremely concerning. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. I hope that all the citizens of Delhi and the country remain safe. In such times, maintaining peace and restraint is our greatest strength—terrorism and fear can only be countered through our unity.”

Congress leader Pawan Khera expressed grief over the blast near the Red Fort Metro Station in the Capital and called for a swift and transparent investigation into the incident.
In a post on X, Khera wrote, “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.”

Former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi in a post on X called for strict action against the culprits.
She wrote, “The news of the explosion near the Red Fort is extremely alarming. I pray to God that there has been no damage and everyone is safe. A thorough investigation of the incident should be conducted as soon as possible so that the truth comes out and strict action can be taken against the culprits. The safety of the people of Delhi is of utmost importance to us.”

(Edited by Viny Mishra)


Also read: ‘Saw body parts on road’: Locals, witnesses describe site of blast near Red Fort


 

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