Authorities in Delhi have apprehended a man linked to a devastating car bomb attack that claimed eight lives and left 20 others injured last week. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) revealed that the vehicle used in the attack, which the government has labeled a ‘terrorist incident,’ was registered under the suspect’s name. The individual, a resident of Indian-administered Kashmir, is accused of conspiring with the alleged suicide bomber. The explosion occurred near a metro station adjacent to the Red Fort, a prominent historical landmark in Delhi. The NIA has seized another vehicle believed to belong to the suicide bomber for further examination and has interrogated 73 witnesses, including those injured in the blast. This marks the first such explosion in the heavily guarded city since 2011. The attack took place on Monday evening at 18:52 local time (13:22 GMT) when a slow-moving vehicle stopped at a busy traffic signal and detonated. Home Minister Amit Shah confirmed the explosion involved a white Hyundai i20, with footage from the scene showing the charred remains of the car and other vehicles. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the attack as a ‘conspiracy,’ pledging to bring the perpetrators to justice. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi expressed deep sorrow over the incident. Police are investigating potential links to recent arrests in Indian-administered Kashmir and the seizure of 2,900kg of explosives from a Delhi suburb. The Red Fort, a 17th-century Mughal fortress, is a major tourist attraction and the site of India’s annual Independence Day speeches.