Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday issued a strong message on the Delhi blast, assuring that those behind the attack will face consequences. During his visit to Bhutan, Modi said he arrived in Bhutan with “a heavy heart” following the tragic explosion in Delhi that claimed several lives, adding that the entire nation stands with the victims’ families. 

While addressing a public gathering, PM Narendra Modi said, “…The conspirators behind this will not be spared. All those responsible will be brought to justice.”

Speaking from Bhutan, where he arrived for a two-day state visit, Modi added, “Today, I come here with a very heavy heart. The horrific incident that took place in Delhi yesterday evening has deeply saddened everyone. I understand the grief of the affected families. The entire nation stands with them today.

“I was in touch with all the agencies investigating this incident throughout last night. Our agencies will get to the bottom of this conspiracy. The conspirators behind this will not be spared. All those responsible will be brought to justice,” he further added

Earlier, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the country’s leading investigative agencies are conducting a “swift and thorough” inquiry into the recent Delhi high-intensity explosion case, assuring that those responsible will not be spared and that the investigation’s findings will be made public soon.

The Defence Minister also expressed his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the blast that claimed eight lives and left several others injured.

Speaking at the “Delhi Defence Dialogue” organised at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), Singh said, “I extend my heartfelt condolences to all those who lost their lives in the tragic incident that occurred in Delhi yesterday. I pray to God to grant strength and courage to the bereaved families in this hour of deep grief.”

The remarks come a day after a high-intensity explosion ripped through a slow-moving Hyundai i20 car near the Red Fort in central Delhi, killing at least eight people and injuring several others. The blast occurred around 7 pm at the Subhash Marg traffic signal, damaging nearby vehicles and prompting a nationwide.