Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that security investigators will “get to the bottom of this conspiracy” behind a Delhi car explosion that killed at least 12 people and injured 20, Business Standard reports. The blast, which occurred near the historic Red Fort monument in the national capital on Monday evening, is being investigated under counter-terrorism laws.

Security response: The PM, currently on an official visit to Bhutan, said he has been in constant touch with officials since the incident and added that those found responsible “will not be spared.” Home Minister Amit Shah later chaired a high-level meeting with top national security bodies to review the security situation.

High alert: Security has been tightened across major cities, religious sites, and transport hubs, with district police ordered to step up night patrols and vehicle checks, Hindu Businessline reports. No group has claimed responsibility for the blast and forensic teams are continuing site inspections today. All major embassies in New Delhi have issued security alerts to their nationals in India.

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