"India's anti-terrorism force is leading the probe into the blast that killed 12 people in New Delhi on Monday. Indian police are investigating a deadly car explosion in New Delhi under an anti-terrorism law, officials have said, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to apprehend those responsible for what he called a conspiracy behind the blast. Police were still to give details on Tuesday on what caused the explosion near the Indian capital's historic Red Fort."
"India's anti-terrorism force, the National Investigation Agency, is leading the probe, the home affairs ministry said. Monday's explosion in a Hyundai i20 car has killed at least 12 people and injured 20, although there is some confusion over the exact number of dead due to the condition of the bodies of the dead after the blast. The explosion, outside a busy metro station near one of India's most iconic sites,"
"I assure everyone that the agencies will get to the bottom of the entire conspiracy, Modi said, in a speech during a state visit to neighbouring Bhutan, without giving further details. All those involved will be brought to justice. Reporting from close to the site of the blast, journalist Ishan Garg said the explosion had shaken the sense of security of Indians in the capital and further afield."
A car explosion in New Delhi near the historic Red Fort killed at least 12 people and injured about 20, with confusion over the exact death toll due to the condition of the bodies. The case has been registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, granting broader detention powers, and the National Investigation Agency is leading the probe. Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed that those responsible will be apprehended and brought to justice. The blast occurred outside a busy metro station, shook public security perceptions, and led to heavy security deployments and a national state of alert.
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