Pakistan Linked to Delhi Car Blast? Fadnavis Drops Bombshell Allegation
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has made a startling claim, alleging Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) was behind the recent low-intensity car blast in Delhi. He stated the attack was part of a broader plan to target “every corner of India,” intensifying national security concerns.
Delhi Car Blast: What Happened?
On May 1, 2023, a parked car near the Israel Embassy in Delhi exploded, triggering panic. No casualties were reported, but forensic experts confirmed an improvised explosive device (IED) was used. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) took over the case amid suspicions of a terror link.
Fadnavis, citing intelligence reports, declared in the Maharashtra Assembly: “This was not an isolated incident. Pakistan’s ISI aims to destabilize India through coordinated attacks.”
Pakistan ISI’s History of Terrorism in India
Pakistan’s ISI has long been accused of sponsoring attacks in India, including:
– 2008 Mumbai Attacks (26/11)
– 2019 Pulwama Bombing
– Recent arrests of ISI operatives in UP planning urban attacks
Security experts warn that Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) sleeper cells remain active, with cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad on high alert.
Political Reactions & Security Measures
- BJP backed Fadnavis’ claims, while Congress’s Rahul Gandhi demanded evidence, calling it a “diversion tactic.”
- The Home Ministry ordered heightened security at airports, metro stations, and diplomatic zones.
- NSA Ajit Doval chaired an emergency meeting on counter-terror strategies.
Is India Facing Another 26/11-Style Threat?
Experts fear the Delhi blast could be a dry run for a larger attack. With terror groups using encrypted apps and the dark web, agencies are ramping up cyber surveillance.
Former RAW chief A.S. Dulat cautioned: “Pakistan wants India on edge. We need covert ops alongside diplomacy.”
Next Steps: Diplomacy & Public Vigilance
India may:
– Push for FATF sanctions against Pakistan.
– Raise the issue at the UN.
– Citizens are urged to report suspicious activity via police helplines.
Conclusion
While the Delhi blast caused minimal damage, Fadnavis’ warning of a nationwide terror plot cannot be dismissed. With ISI’s track record, India must strengthen intelligence and diplomacy to prevent another catastrophe.
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