Jama Masjid Shahi Imam Condemns Red Fort Terror Attack: 'Terrorism Has No Place in Civil Society'

A devastating explosion near Delhi's Red Fort on Monday evening resulted in 13 fatalities.

New Delhi:

Syed Ahmed Bukhari, the Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid, strongly denounced the Red Fort explosion on Thursday, describing it as an "abominable terror attack" and emphasizing that "terrorism has no ground" in civilized society.

He expressed confidence that the government would spare no effort in bringing those responsible to justice.

The Shahi Imam stated in an official Jama Masjid release that with resolute national determination, "we shall be able to unitedly fight the menace of terrorism and succeed in defeating it."

A powerful explosion near Delhi's historic Red Fort on Monday evening claimed 13 lives.

In his forceful condemnation of the "terror attack" in the heart of the national capital, Bukhari emphasized that "terrorism has no ground, and could not have any, in the civil society." He added, "The Muslim community that remains filled with the spirit of patriotism, stands on this critical moment with their compatriot Indians like a wall reinforced with lead."

Offering his condolences, the Shahi Imam expressed profound sympathy and solidarity for the families who lost loved ones in the incident.

"Their sorrow is collectively our sorrow. We stand with them on an unshakable foundation of compassion," he declared.

He also voiced his expectation that national leadership would be thorough in bringing the perpetrators and their supporters to justice, stressing that any actions taken should be firmly grounded in justice.

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