Congress leader Pawan Khera on Tuesday launched a scathing attack, calling the Central government a "complete failure" following 360 kgs of explosives recovered in Haryana's Faridabad.
The highest voter turnout was recorded in Kishanganj district with a voter turnout of 51.86 per cent, followed by 50.95 per cent in Gaya, 50.91 per cent in Jamui and 50.07 per cent in Banka.
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Tuesday expressed his condolences and solidarity with India following a blast which took place near the iconic Red Fort in the national capital on Monday evening, killing eight and injuring several.
"The Police is alert following the incident that occurred in Delhi yesterday, to ensure no such incident happens in Bihar. The international border along Bihar has been sealed for the past 72 hours in view of the elections," DGP Kumar told ANI here on Tuesday afternoon.
Voting is underway for the bye-elections in eight seats across six states and one Union Territory, with Nagrota in Jammu and Kashmir recording the highest turnout so far at 34.47 per cent as of 11 am, followed by Dampa in Mizoram at 34.38 per cent, according to the Election Commission of
Following the explosion, Shah directed a multi-agency investigation involving the NIA, National Security Guard (NSG), Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), and Delhi Police to determine the cause, nature, and source of the explosives.
Following a person linked to the Faridabad module, identified as Dr Umar, who is suspected of travelling in an i20 car in connection with the blast in Delhi, Shia cleric Maulana Syed Kalbe Jawad on Tuesday said that killing an innocent is the "biggest sin" in Islam.
Security concerns have heightened in the national capital following an explosion that occurred on Monday evening, around 7 pm, in a Hyundai i20 car near a traffic signal between Gates 1 and 4 of the Red Fort Metro Station.
As voting for the bye-elections on eight seats of six States and one Union Territory is underway, Dampa constituency in Mizoram recorded the highest turnout of 18.38 per cent as of 9 am, as per the data of the Election Commission of India, followed by the Ghatsila constituency in Jharkhan
The fire and emergency services reached the incident spot immediately and were able to control the blaze following a two-hour operation. Five workers were also rescued safely. The local police and the Indian Army also swiftly initiated a rescue operation.
"Heartbreaking scenes in Delhi following the car blast, resulting in so many dead and injured. Our deepest condolences to the families of the victims. Wishing speedy recovery to those who survived. Praise for the rescuers & security forces," Azar wrote in a post on X.
Instructions have been given to conduct intensive checking at international and inter-state borders, sensitive locations, religious sites, markets, bus stands, railway stations, malls, and other crowded public places across all districts.