On the afternoon of October 10, a car explosion near Delhi’s historic Red Fort killed at least 13 people and injured 20. As of press time on the 11th, the cause remains unconfirmed, but Indian authorities have invoked anti-terror laws, arresting several suspects. Local media labeled it the first suspected terror attack in Delhi since 2011.
Hours after Indian outlets speculated about Pakistani links to the blast, Islamabad witnessed its own explosion on the 11th, claiming 12 lives and injuring 27. AFP reported that the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) claimed responsibility.
**Suspects Apprehended** Delhi Police traced the explosion to a white Hyundai i20 car via over 100 CCTV feeds. The driver, identified as Umar Mohammad from Indian-administered Kashmir, allegedly detonated the bomb after associates were arrested with 3,000 kg of explosives in Haryana. Reports suggest matching materials were used in both seizures.
Amid ongoing Indo-Pak hostilities over "Operation Vermilion," *The Times of India* warned of a "forceful response" if Pakistan’s involvement is proven.
**Political Fallout** With India’s president and PM abroad, Home Minister Amit Shah held crisis meetings without disclosing findings. Opposition Congress demanded clarity, criticizing the delayed official statement. Meanwhile, unnamed sources tied Umar to Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed, though unverified. PM Modi vowed to punish all perpetrators.
Global condolences poured in, including from China, which confirmed no citizen casualties. Beijing expressed shock and extended sympathies to victims.
**Islamabad Blast** A suicide bombing outside an Islamabad court on the 11th killed 12. Pakistan’s interior minister confirmed the attack, while its defense minister declared the nation "in a state of war." PM Shehbaz Sharif accused India and Afghan Taliban proxies of orchestrating it via TTP.
In response, Indian forces heightened alert along borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh, escalating regional tensions.
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