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Deadly Explosions in India and Pakistan Kill at Least 20

2025-11-11

The BareStory

A car explosion in New Delhi, India, on Monday and a suicide bombing in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Tuesday resulted in a combined total of at least 20 fatalities. The explosion in India occurred on the evening of November 10 near the Red Fort, killing eight people and injuring 20. The following day, a suicide bombing outside a district court in Islamabad killed at least 12 people and wounded another 27.

According to police in India, the car in New Delhi exploded at a traffic signal, and authorities have launched an anti-terrorism investigation. In Pakistan, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stated that the attacker in Islamabad detonated explosives near a police vehicle after being prevented from entering the courthouse. Security was tightened in both capital cities following the incidents.

Conflicting reports have emerged regarding responsibility for the Islamabad attack. While a Pakistani government statement said the Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) claimed responsibility, the TTP reportedly denied its involvement. Pakistan's Interior Minister alleged the attack involved "Indian-backed elements and Afghan Taliban proxies." In response, an Indian government spokesperson called the allegation "baseless and unfounded." Pakistan’s defense minister also blamed Afghanistan’s government for allowing the attack.

The explosions occurred months after a ceasefire between India and Pakistan was established in May 2025. The Islamabad bombing also followed two rounds of security talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in October and November that ended without an agreement. One summary noted the TTP had issued threats of new attacks in Pakistan a week before the bombing.

Left Perspective

  • Alleges foreign involvement in the Islamabad attack.
  • Highlights conflicting claims of responsibility for the bombing.
  • Points to recent security failures and threats.

Right Perspective

  • Denies any involvement in the Islamabad attack.
  • Notes the attacks occurred despite a recent ceasefire.
  • Is also investigating a deadly domestic explosion.

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