India has vowed to bring the perpetrators of a deadly car explosion near the historic Red Fort in Delhi to justice. The blast, which occurred on Monday, killed at least 12 people and injured 30 others, marking one of the most significant security incidents in recent months. The Indian government, in a cabinet statement, confirmed the incident as an act of terrorism, describing it as a ‘heinous terror incident perpetrated by anti-national forces.’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the emergency meeting, where the cabinet expressed profound grief over the loss of lives and reiterated India’s ‘zero tolerance’ policy towards terrorism. The Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the venue for the annual Independence Day speech, is one of India’s most iconic landmarks. Witnesses recounted the harrowing scene of the car exploding in traffic, with victims engulfed in flames. The explosion occurred hours after Indian police arrested a gang linked to Pakistan-based radical groups Jaish-e-Mohammed and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, both designated as terrorist organizations in India. The National Investigation Agency is leading the probe, with the government emphasizing its commitment to safeguarding national security and bringing the culprits to justice. The incident has drawn international condemnation, with foreign governments expressing solidarity. This attack follows a pattern of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, particularly after the April 22 attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which India blamed on Pakistan. The recent Islamabad suicide bombing, claimed by a Pakistani Taliban faction, has further strained relations, with both nations trading accusations of supporting terrorism.