Delhi Red Fort Explosion: US Says India Does Not Need Assistance In Investigation

Investigation Underway at Red Fort

The recent explosion at the Red Fort is under investigation by Delhi authorities. Detailed findings have not been shared as yet by any official, but the inquiry is in its motion under the Indian security agencies' supervision.

US Offers Support, India Declines Assistance

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also spoke on the matter on Wednesday after the G7 Foreign Ministers met in Canada. He said that Washington offered to help India investigate the explosion. But he noted that India refused the US offer, explaining that Indian authorities are handling the investigation with strong professionalism and capability.

Discussions During G7 Meeting

During the G7 meetings, Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar met with Secretary Rubio. The two leaders discussed several bilateral and global matters. The Delhi explosion reportedly was among the subjects that cropped up in the discussion.

Statement by Jaishankar on the Meeting

After the meeting, on social media platform X, Minister Jaishankar shared in detail his discussion with Rubio. His post read that both sides reiterated cooperation on many international and regional issues.