Modi Vows Justice After Deadly Car Bombing Near Red Fort

New delhi: Indian police said on Tuesday they were investigating a deadly car bombing in the capital using laws meant to tackle "terrorism," as Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed to bring those responsible to justice. An explosion near the historic Red Fort on Monday evening killed at least eight people and injured 20, marking the first such blast in the heavily fortified city of more than 30 million people since 2011. According to Thai News Agency, speaking in the Bhutanese capital Thimphu, Prime Minister Modi emphasized that the horrific incident that took place in New Delhi late yesterday has caused great discomfort to everyone. He assured that Indian authorities would investigate the root causes of this conspiracy and that those behind it would not be spared, promising that all responsible will be brought to justice. Modi is currently visiting Bhutan to attend the 70th birthday celebrations of His Majesty King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the fourth King of Bhutan. The blast, which occurred in the old city, a busy market and tourist area, led to most shops closing immediately after the incident. They remained closed early Tuesday as forensic experts searched the cordoned-off area where the blast occurred. The Delhi Metro announced the closure of the Red Fort station for security reasons. Police reported that a slow-moving car was stopped at a traffic light when it exploded just before 7 p.m., or 8:30 p.m. Thailand time. Nearby vehicles sustained heavy damage, and there is no word yet on the occupants of the vehicle, who are presumed dead. Authorities are actively searching for the owner of the vehicle. The Red Fort, also known as Lal Qila, is a sprawling 17th-century Mughal complex that blends Persian and Indian architecture and attracts tourists year-round. The Prime Minister also delivers a speech from its ramparts every year on August 15, India's Independence Day.