Srinagar- The Government on Wednesday termed the blast near the Red Fort as a “terrorist incident”, as investigations revealed that Dr Umar Nabi, who was driving the explosives-laden car, had planned an attack to coincide with the Babri Masjid demolition anniversary on December 6.

Officials said the blast, which occurred on Monday evening and claimed 12 lives while injuring several others, was “a heinous act perpetrated by anti-national forces.”

A meeting of the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon his return from Bhutan, directed investigating agencies to deal with the case with “utmost urgency and professionalism.”

The Cabinet adopted a resolution expressing grief over the loss of lives and reaffirmed India’s zero tolerance policy towards terrorism.

“The Cabi

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