Delhi Blast Near Red Fort: Will It Be Considered an Act of War?
New Delhi: The investigation is underway into the explosion that occurred near the historic Red Fort in Delhi. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has confirmed that all possible angles and aspects of the incident are being thoroughly examined.
The key question now arises — if this blast turns out to be a terrorist attack, will it be treated as an Act of War under India’s current policy framework?
The Background: What Is an Act of War?
Following the Pahalgam terror attack, India launched Operation Sindoor, a decisive military response that destroyed several terrorist bases. During this operation, the Indian government made a significant policy shift — declaring that any future terrorist attack on Indian soil would be treated as an Act of War and responded to accordingly.
This decisio...


