The twin blasts that tore through Delhi, killing ten innocent citizens, have left the nation stunned &mdash; not just by the horror of the act, but by the glaring collapse of our security apparatus. The capital, supposedly on high alert, witnessed suicide bombers slip through its security web to strike near one of the most guarded zones, the Red Fort. The question arises: how did this happen in the heart of the national capital?
Only a day before the explosions, the Gujarat ATS arrested two suspected terrorists, who had allegedly conducted a reconnaissance of the Red Fort area. Yet, the security perimeters around the monument remained lax. Why were preventive measures not escalated, especially when the suspects had direct links to the region? This points to a systemic failure of coordination between central and state intelligence networks &mdash; a flaw that has repeatedly cost lives.
Reports had surfaced earlier that Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar was developing a launch pad in Bangladesh to mount terror operations in India. If such intelligence inputs were available, why was the security grid not fortified across sensitive installations in Delhi and other metros? Was the threat underestimated, or were intelligence warnings buried under bureaucratic complacency?
The use of an IED-laden car in such a highly monitored area raises further alarms. How could such a vehicle breach the city&rsquo;s multiple checkpoints, especially when the capital was under a heightened alert? With a National Security Advisor renowned for strategic acumen and a Union Home Minister celebrated for operational control, such lapses demand accountability.
After the Pulwama attack, India launched Operation Sindoor, striking deep into terror camps across the border. The government had claimed that these camps were neutralised. If that were indeed the case, then how have these networks resurfaced? Have sleeper cells reactivated, or were they never truly dismantled?
Is this blast a renewed act of terror, or a calculated provocation to draw India into a broader confrontation? The government has often maintained that Operation Sindoor was not concluded but merely paused. If so, this attack could be a deliberate attempt to test India&rsquo;s resolve &mdash; and perhaps to ignite a new phase of hybrid warfare.
Ultimately, the larger question remains unanswered &mdash; is hatred the root of this unending cycle of terror, or has Pakistan&rsquo;s proxy war machinery yet again succeeded in penetrating our defences? The tragedy of Delhi must serve as a wake-up call, not just to our intelligence agencies but to the political establishment that oversees them. Empty assurances can no longer mask operational failures. The nation deserves accountability &mdash; and action.

How did suicide bombers strike Delhi despite high alert and intelligence inputs?

Delhi Twin Blasts Expose Deep Security Breach

How did suicide bombers strike Delhi despite high alert and intelligence inputs?

November 11, 2025 | 15:49 IST