Expressing its profound grief over the loss of lives in the terrorist incident involving a car explosion near the Red Fort in Delhi on Monday, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday observed two minutes’ silence in honour of the innocent lives lost.

The Cabinet adopted a resolution and unequivocally condemned the “dastardly and cowardly act” that has led to the loss of innocent lives and reiterated India’s commitment to a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism.

It directed that the investigation into the terror incident be pursued with the utmost urgency and professionalism so that the perpetrators and their collaborators and brought to justice.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who briefed the media on cabinet decisions, read

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