Congress asks for thorough investigation into Pink Fort blast

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has urged the Heart to make sure a “immediate and thorough investigation” into the lethal explosion close to the Pink Fort, particularly on condition that it occurred in a high-security zone. At the least eight individuals had been killed after a high-intensity blast ripped by a gradual transferring automotive that had stopped outdoors the Pink Fort on Monday (November 10, 2025) night.

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“On this second of grief, our ideas and prayers are with the bereaved households, and we pray for the swift restoration of the injured,” Mr. Kharge mentioned in a press release. Mr. Kharge mentioned that these accountable for the safety lapse should be held accountable. “The federal government should guarantee a immediate and thorough investigation into this blast which occurred in a excessive safety zone that was usually crowded, in order that these accountable for this lapse and incident are held accountable,” he wrote in a submit on X.

Chief of the Opposition within the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, described the incident as “heartbreaking and regarding.” He prolonged his condolences to the bereaved households and wished a speedy restoration to these injured.

Congress common secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal additionally expressed anguish over the incident. “The lack of many lives is very painful, and I pray for the speedy restoration of the wounded. All the nation is united on this tough second,” he mentioned, calling on the federal government to “speedily examine this incident and throw additional gentle on what has transpired.”