Following a devastating car bomb blast near Delhi’s iconic Red Fort, which killed nine and injured many, suspicion is mounting that the Jaish-e-Mohammed may be behind the attack. This act of terror has triggered significant geopolitical tension, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi issuing a strong warning from Bhutan that has reportedly instilled fear in Pakistan’s military establishment.
Sources indicate that Pakistan’s military leadership is bracing for a possible ‘Operation Sindoor 2.0’, a reprise of India’s decisive military response to a previous terror attack. PM Modi’s vow, “Our agencies will go to the root of this conspiracy. Those behind it will not be spared. All those responsible will be brought to justice,” echoes the strong stance taken in 2023. At that time, a similar warning from India preceded ‘Operation Sindoor,’ which successfully dismantled terror infrastructure within Pakistan. India’s policy remains unwavering: terrorists and their supporters are equally culpable, and the previous operation was only temporarily halted.
The repercussions of Modi’s statement were immediate in Pakistan. The nation’s armed forces are said to have declared a maximum security alert, with airbases and naval facilities placed on high alert. Air defense systems are reportedly active, and the Pakistan Air Force has been ordered to keep fighter jets ready for immediate deployment. Army Chief General Asim Munir has allegedly directed senior commanders to prepare for any potential Indian military action, reflecting a state of visible apprehension.
Official sources have described the Red Fort blast not just as terrorism but as an “act of war.” They have confirmed that ‘Operation Sindoor’ is an ongoing response mechanism for attacks on Indian territory. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reiterated the government’s commitment to justice, assuring citizens that those responsible would be held accountable.
The investigation into the blast has identified a mangled i20 car as the source. Forensic evidence points to a mix of explosives, including ammonium nitrate, potassium nitrate, and sulphur, similar to materials seized during a raid in Faridabad, Haryana. The car’s owner, Dr. Mohammad Umar, along with three alleged accomplices, is believed to have formed a sophisticated terror network disguised as medical NGOs. Investigators theorize that Umar may have accidentally detonated the bomb while relocating explosives following the arrest of his associates in Faridabad, where a large quantity of explosives was recovered.