How do Kashmiris emotionally connect with victims?
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Key Takeaways
- J&K Lt Governor and former CM express condolences.
- Emotional connection to victims felt by Kashmiris.
- High-security alert issued across major cities.
- Ongoing investigations link blast to a transnational terror module.
- Public outcry highlights need for enhanced safety measures.
Jammu, Nov 10 (NationPress) The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, expressed deep sorrow on Monday regarding the tragic loss of innocent lives in the car explosion at Red Fort in Delhi. Meanwhile, former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti conveyed her shock and sadness over the incident.
In a post on X, Manoj Sinha stated, "I am profoundly saddened by the loss of lives due to the blast in Delhi. My thoughts are with the grieving families. I hope for a swift recovery for the injured."
Mehbooba Mufti also took to X to express her distress, stating, "I am deeply shocked and saddened to learn about the devastating car blast in Delhi that has claimed eight precious lives and left many others injured."
She added, "My heart goes out to the families mourning their loved ones; no words can alleviate their suffering. I pray for the quick recovery of those hurt and hope the cause of this tragedy is swiftly identified."
Residents of the Valley voiced their anger and disbelief regarding the explosion in Delhi, noting that the victims are often innocent bystanders.
Abdul Gani Mir, a resident of Hazratbal, remarked, "The anguish and sorrow experienced by families who lose or see loved ones injured in such incidents are felt most deeply by those of us in Kashmir, as we have endured bomb blasts, gunfire, revenge attacks, and terror for nearly 40 years."
This explosion occurred on the same day that the J&K Police and Haryana Police executed a joint anti-terror operation in Faridabad, recovering 2,900 kg of explosives, likely ammonium nitrate, along with timer devices, an assault rifle, a pistol, and other materials intended for subversion.
Two doctors were apprehended in connection with this act of white-collar terrorism. Authorities have since issued a high-security alert in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and J&K.
Eyewitness accounts described a deafening explosion that "felt like the earth collapsing," accompanied by thick black smoke rising from the destruction.
Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha confirmed the explosion's severity, noting that seven fire trucks were deployed to extinguish the fire, while the area was quickly secured.
Importantly, the J&K Police had earlier in the day dismantled an interstate transnational terror module associated with Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, leading to the recovery of significant amounts of explosives, weapons, and related materials in Faridabad, near New Delhi. So far, seven individuals have been arrested in connection with these activities.
This significant seizure, paired with the explosion at Red Fort, occurred just one day prior to the second phase of the Bihar assembly elections.