Red Fort Blast Probe Reveals White-Collar Radicalisation Risks, Calls For Transparency In NIA Briefings |
There has been considerable headway in the investigation into the “terrorist incident” that rocked the Red Fort area of Delhi three days ago. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has reportedly identified the driver of the i20 car which exploded, killing 13 people and injuring about 30.
On Wednesday, the Union Cabinet issued a resolution describing it as “a heinous terror incident, perpetrated by anti-national forces”. The reaction mirrors the remarks made earlier by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who spoke of a “conspiracy” and assured that “the conspirators will not be spared” and that “all those responsible will be brought to justice”.
It was a nuanced statement—carefully avoiding premature labels while refraining from terming........