Imphal: Political leaders from Manipur, cutting across party lines, on Tuesday expressed grief over the car blast in Delhi that claimed several lives and left many injured.
A high-intensity explosion ripped through a slow-moving car near the Red Fort metro station on Monday evening, leaving at least nine people dead and several vehicles gutted, officials said.
Around 20 others, including two women, sustained injuries in the incident, which occurred during peak evening hours when the area was crowded.
Former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy. “Deeply saddened by the blast near Red Fort metro station in Delhi. Extending my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the speedy recovery of the wounded. May God give them strength and fortitude at this hour of grief,” he wrote on X.
Manipur’s lone Rajya Sabha MP Leishemba Sanajaoba also condemned the attack, calling it a “cowardly act.” He said, “Strongly condemn the car blast near Red Fort metro station, Delhi… Such cowardly acts should be befittingly punished. My condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured.”
State Congress president Keisham Meghachandra, too, denounced the explosion, terming it a serious security lapse. “Strongly condemn the explosion near Red Fort, Delhi. A serious security lapse at the heart of our national capital! This incident exposes the complete failure of the government to ensure public safety,” he said.
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According to Delhi Police, the car involved in the explosion had three occupants. Investigators are also probing whether the incident could have been a suicide bombing.
