Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal called the explosion at Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station a "tragic bomb blast" while speaking at the CII Health Summit on Tuesday, November 11.

Commenting on the Monday (November 10) evening explosion in Delhi that killed at least 12 people, he said India needs to give a "responsible yet firm" answer as "terrorism (is) rearing its head once again".

"We all have to be very conscious about the safety and security of our environments, we've got to be very careful about terrorism rearing its head again. And there are these last-ditch efforts that these terrorists do to try and show their relevance," the minister said.

He lauded the efforts of doctors and healthcare professionals on ground in giving swift treatment to those injured.

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