Web desk: During a televised discussion with journalist Arnab Goswami, retired Indian Army officer Major General G.D. Bakshi claimed the explosion had “Pakistan’s imprint all over.”
Gen Bakshi’s Blame Game
This is another one of Bakshi’s absurd claims. He alleged that militant groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammad and Al-Qaeda-linked outfits could be involved. He also blamed Pakistan for the incident, stating that the blast had ‘Pakistan’s imprint all over it’.
“We have to now stay true to our words and punish Pakistan for this,” Bakshi said on the show. “They knew what would happen if they made that attempt again.”
He also claimed that “350 kg of RDX and 12 suitcases of ammonium nitrate” were reportedly found, although he added that these details needed verification. This makes his claim even more absurd.
These statements came even as Indian police and local authorities maintained that the explosion appeared accidental. Republic TV cited its sources confirming that it was not a terror attack but a CNG-related blast.
The incident has once again exposed how quickly accusations and propaganda can spread in India’s media space before investigations are complete.
Authorities continued to assess the scene while rescue and emergency teams remained on-site to assist the victims.
Delhi Blast
At least eight people were killed on Monday in a car explosion near the historic Red Fort in New Delhi, police said. The blast occurred in a busy area of the capital, home to over 30 million people.
A police spokesperson, Sanjay Tyagi, said the exact cause of the explosion is still under investigation. However, security across major cities, including Mumbai and Uttar Pradesh, has been tightened following the incident. Local media reported that at least 20 people were injured as ambulances rushed to the scene.
According to India’s Republic TV, quoting police sources, the explosion was caused by a CNG cylinder blast. Despite this, several Indian media commentators and social media accounts quickly blamed Pakistan for the incident. Observers say it appears to be a forced narrative.
