New Delhi: The BJP on Wednesday lashed out at Congress MP Imran Masood for describing Delhi blast accused Dr Umar Muhammad as a “misguided youth”, calling the remarks “unfortunate and concerning”.

The Congress, meanwhile, stood by Masood’s comments and reiterated that no religion endorses acts of terror.

Masood’s statement came after a video surfaced in which Umar justified suicide attacks as a “martyrdom operation — as known in Islam”.

Masood countered the claim, saying suicide attacks are “haram” in Islam and argued that Umar carried out the Red Fort car blast only because he was a “misguided youth”.

His remarks triggered a sharp backlash from the BJP, which accused the Congress of attempting to “justify” the terror attack that killed at least 13 people and injured several others.

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