New delhi: India declared Wednesday that the car bombing near a metro station in the capital, New Delhi, which killed 12 people, was a "terrorist incident". The Indian government said that the country had experienced a terrorist incident, and classified its perpetrators as anti-national forces.

According to Qatar News Agency, an official statement from the government directed the investigation agencies to handle the case with the utmost speed and professionalism. The swift action underscores the gravity with which the Indian authorities are treating the incident.

Following its meeting, the Indian Cabinet confirmed that the situation remains under close monitoring at the highest levels of government. The commitment to vigilance reflects the government's focus on ensuring national security and public safety in the wake of the explosion.