Indian Authorities believe that Delhi blast near Red Fort was triggered as the bomber panicked after action on Faridabad terror module. The bomber was attempting to relocate or dispose of an incomplete IED/explosives.
Since no crater was formed, no projectiles used, the device lacked full explosive capacity. The explosion happened even as the vehicle was still in motion.
Agencies believe a massive attack was averted due to heightened alertness by security agencies across India.
It is seen as a case of "accidental explosion" by the bomber-suspect, who was in panic mode after action on the Faridabad terror module.
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Legacy of 4th King of Bhutan
Warrior
It was the year 2003 & Bhutan was facing a major challenge. Bodo & ULFA militants had established camps in S Bhutan. King Jigme Singye Wangchuck led 6736 soldiers of Royal Bhutan Army, in a op which is known as "Operation All Clear"
Rarely in modern history, that a King is seen leading his forces. That is what happened in Dec 2023, when He led his soldiers, destroying 30 camps in 2 days. Next day butter lamps were lit in monasteries across Bhutan, captured weapons hung & prayers for peace undertaken.
The 4th King Jigme Wangchuck turns 70 today, his reign started in 1972 when he was just 16 yrs old, making him the world's youngest monarch at the time. During 34 years of his reign, he took many key decisions that shaped modern Bhutan, ties with India, ties with the world.
Why Cyprus matters to India
Indian PM Modi travels to Cyprus this weekend, a visit that will further firm up age old ties. It is after over 2 decades that an Indian PM visits the Mediterranean country, the last being PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 2002.
Decoding 🇮🇳🇨🇾 ties
History
India's 1st PM Jawaharlal Nehru & 1st Cyprus Prez Archbishop Makarios III played a key role in forging ties as leaders of newly independent states but ancient civilizations. Both were key figures of the Non-Aligned Movement. Makarios was only European leader at Bandung.
Cyprus Prez Makarios visited India in 1962 (the year the country got independence from UK) & offered his country's support to India in the aftermath of Chinese aggression:
🧵on Satellite images of Pakistani military sites destroyed by India after Pakistani attack last week.
Because History should not forget, India was at the gates of Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi last week.
🧵India🇮🇳 neutralized several Pakistani🇵🇰 Terrorist on 7th May.
All the details 1. Mudassar Khadian Khas @ Mudassar @ Abu Jundal
Affiliation: Lashkar-e-Taiba
-In-charge of Markaz Taiba, Muridke
-Received guard of honour at his funeral by the Pakistan Army
-Wreaths were laid on behalf of the Pak Army Chief and Punjab CM (Maryam Nawaz).
-His funeral prayer was held in a govt school, led by Hafiz Abdul Rauf of JuD (a designated global terrorist).
-A serving Lt. General of the Pak Army and the IG of Punjab Police attended the prayer ceremony.
2. Hafiz Muhammed Jameel
Affiliation: Jaish-e-Mohammed
-Eldest brother-in-law of Maulana Masood Azhar.
-In-charge of Markaz Subhan Allah, Bahawalpur.
-Actively involved in radical indoctrination of youth and fundraising for JeM.
3. Mohammad Yusuf Azhar @ Ustad Ji @ Mohd Salim @ Ghosi Sahab
Affiliation: Jaish-e-Mohammed
-Brother-in-law of Maulana Masood Azhar.
-Handled weapons training for JeM
-Involved in multiple terrorist attacks in Jammu & Kashmir
-Wanted in the IC-814 hijacking case.
🧵How world came out in support of India after Operation Sindoor (last 24 hrs)
UK:
The UK Foreign Minister said India is right to feel outrage at this terrible attack on 22 April. He called upon Pakistan to do more to tackle the terror threat within its own borders.
UK MP Rishi Sunak said that no nation should have to accept terrorist attacks being launched against it
UK MP Priti Patel said that India has the right to take reasonable steps to defend itself & dismantle the vile terrorist infrastructure that threatens it.
France:
French FM expressed understanding about India's desire to protect itself from terrorism. French Foreign Office France condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack & expressed its full solidarity with India. It said France supports India in its fight against terrorist groups