Amit Shah visited the Red Fort blast site and LNJP Hospital, where the injured are being treated.
He confirmed the explosion occurred in a car near a traffic signal, killing eight and injuring several others.
Shah directed NSG, NIA, and forensic teams to conduct a comprehensive probe and review CCTV footage from nearby areas.
Amit Shah Visits Red Fort Blast Site, Orders Thorough Multi-Agency Probe
Home minister meets officials, injured victims; says NSG, NIA, and forensic teams deployed to investigate all angles.
Summary
Following the deadly blast at Red Fort this evening, Union Home Amit Shah made a visit to the site of the blast and Lok Nayak Hospital where the injured have been admitted.
The minister help a meeting with Delhi Police CP Satish Golcha and other officials as he arrived at the hospital.
Addressing the press, Shah confirmed that the blast occurred in car at traffic signal near Red Fort. The blast claimed the lives of 8 people leaving several injured in the blast, he added.
Additionally he claimed that a thorough probe will be conducted taking all possibilities into account.
"Within 10 minutes of receiving the information of the blast, teams from the Delhi Crime Branch and Delhi Special Branch arrived at the spot," Shah explained.
Orders have been given to the NSG, FSL and NIA teams to begin a through investigation and examine all the CCTVs of the nearby areas.
"I have also spoken to the Delhi CP and the Special Branch in-charge. The Delhi CP and the Special Branch in-charge are present at the spot. We are exploring all possibilities and will conduct a thorough investigation, taking all possibilities into account."
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