“Clearly A Terror Attack”: Rubio Lauds India’s Swift and Professional Inquiry

New Delhi: The United States has described the recent car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort, which killed at least nine people, as a “clear act of terrorism.” US Secretary of State Marco Rubio lauded India’s measured and professional approach in handling the investigation, saying New Delhi’s response has been “responsible and restrained.”
Rubio noted that India was doing an “excellent job” leading the probe and expressed confidence that the facts would be made public once the investigation concludes. “It clearly was a terrorist attack. The car was packed with high explosives that detonated and caused heavy casualties. The Indians deserve credit for the professional way they are conducting this investigation,” he said while addressing reporters.
He added that while the United States had offered assistance, India was “fully capable” of managing the probe independently. “We have offered to help, but they don’t need our help. They are doing a good job. We’ll wait for the investigation’s findings,” Rubio stated.
The comments came after Rubio met with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Canada. During their talks, Rubio conveyed condolences for the victims of the Delhi blast and discussed ongoing global and bilateral developments.
India formally confirmed on Wednesday that the explosion was a terrorist act. A government statement described it as a “heinous attack perpetrated by anti-national forces.” The incident marks the most serious security breach in the capital since the April shooting in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which left 26 civilians dead.
Security agencies have since arrested several suspects and seized nearly 3,000 kilograms of explosives along with assault rifles. Investigators believe the group has links to Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed.
Following a high-level security meeting, Home Minister Amit Shah directed authorities to identify and bring all those involved to justice, assuring that “every perpetrator will face the full force of the law.”