The Indian military remains on high alert, while Pakistan claims to be "in a state of war." A bombing in the capital has intensified tensions between India and Pakistan.

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On the afternoon of the 10th local time, a car explosion occurred near the historic Red Fort in New Delhi, the capital of India, resulting in at least 13 deaths and 20 injuries. As of the evening of the 11th, the cause of the explosion had not yet been announced, but the Indian government had initiated an anti-terrorism investigation and arrested several suspects. According to The Times of India, this is the first suspected terrorist attack in New Delhi since 2011. While some Indian media suspect the suspects may be linked to Pakistan, on the afternoon of the 11th, another explosion occurred in the Pakistani capital Islamabad, causing at least 12 deaths and 27 injuries. According to AFP, the terrorist organization "Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan" (TTP) claimed responsibility for the explosion on the same day.

Multiple Suspects Arrested

According to NDTV, the area around the Red Fort is one of the busiest districts in New Delhi and home to the bustling Moonlight Market. Around 6:52 p.m. on the 10th, a white Hyundai i20 sedan was driving slowly near Exit 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station when it suddenly exploded at a traffic signal, involving nearby vehicles, and leaving a scene of chaos.

According to The Indian Express, after reviewing more than 100 surveillance cameras, Delhi police identified the Hyundai i20 as the source of the explosion. Surveillance footage showed that the car entered New Delhi in the early hours of the 10th, and the identity of the driver has been confirmed: Umar Mohammad, from the Indian-administered Kashmir region.

NDTV reported that Umar was born in 1989 and is a doctor. A few hours before the Red Fort explosion, police in Indian-administered Kashmir seized nearly 3,000 kg of explosives in two residential buildings in Haryana state and captured two people: Dr. Adil and Dr. Mujamil, both assistants of Umar. According to sources, after investigators arrested the two gang members and seized the explosives, Umar panicked and detonated the bomb near the Red Fort. The report also said that the explosives used in the Red Fort blast were the same as those found in the Haryana residences.

On the 11th, The Times of India asserted that India and Pakistan are currently in extreme hostility due to "Operation Vermilion," and if there are Pakistani factors behind the explosion, India will "launch a strong counterattack."

Opposition Demands Government Clarification

Both the Indian President and Prime Minister are currently on foreign visits. On the 11th, Indian Home Minister Amit Shah held several meetings with senior officials but did not announce the results of the investigation. According to the BBC, the opposition Congress Party urged the government to clarify "whether this was an attack or something else." A party spokesperson said that even 18 hours after the attack, the Ministry of Home Affairs and Delhi police had not given a clear answer. "With such an incident in the capital, people are afraid and worried, so finding answers is crucial."

On the 11th, NDTV cited unnamed sources as saying that Red Fort bombing suspect Umar was associated with the Pakistan-based terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed. But this claim has not been officially confirmed. According to The Indian Express, Prime Minister Modi, who is currently visiting Bhutan, stated that Indian authorities are conducting a thorough investigation and that all responsible persons will be brought to justice, and those behind the plot will not be forgiven.

After the explosion, leaders of Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Nepal expressed condolences to India. On the 11th, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that China had noted reports of the explosion in New Delhi and, as far as is known, no Chinese nationals were injured or killed. "We are shocked by this incident, mourn the unfortunate victims, express our sincere condolences to the families and injured, and wish the injured a speedy recovery."

No Chinese Casualties

On the afternoon of the 11th, an explosion occurred outside a courthouse in Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital, resulting in 12 deaths as of press time. According to Global Times reporters' inquiries with the Chinese embassy in Pakistan, no Chinese citizens were killed or injured in the explosion.

Pakistani Interior Minister Naqvi said that the event has been confirmed as a suicide attack, and authorities are verifying the identity of the attacker. Pakistan’s Defense Minister said on the 11th that Pakistan "is in a state of war."

The successive severe explosions in India and Pakistan have suddenly heightened regional tensions. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz stated on social media that the bombing in Islamabad on the afternoon of the 11th was planned and carried out by the TTP, an agent organization supported by India and assisted by the Afghan Taliban. According to India Today TV, Indian forces have gone on high alert on the borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Authors: Bai Yuan, Huang Xiaona. Source: Global Times, Original Title: "Indian Army Maintains High Alert as Pakistan States 'State of War', Capital Explosion Intensifies India-Pakistan Tensions"

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