New Delhi: The Union Cabinet meeting, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, passed a resolution strongly condemning the recent brutal explosion (Red Fort Explosion) near Delhi’s Red Fort. The Cabinet expressed its profound grief for those who lost their lives in the incident and reiterated its commitment to maintaining a policy of 'Zero Tolerance' towards terrorism.

Key Highlights of the Resolution:

* Profound Grief: The Cabinet expressed its deep condolences to the families of those who died in the blast.

* Condemnation of Terrorism: The heinous act was explicitly condemned as an act of terrorism.

* Zero Tolerance: The government's commitment that terrorist and anti-national activities will not be tolerated under any circumstances was reaffirmed.

Investigation Handed Over to NIA

Considering the severity of the incident and its impact on national security, the Union Cabinet decided to hand over the investigation of the explosion case to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

This decision was taken with the objective of conducting a comprehensive and swift investigation into the interstate and international links of the crime. The NIA investigation is expected to begin shortly.