'Delhi put on high alert following Sept 7 bomb blast'

New Delhi, Sept 7: Union Home Minister, P Chidamabaram gives his comments in the wake of the

that led to the death of 9 people and 47 injured.

Briefing the House on the updates, the Home Minister said that Delhi has been put on high alert following the blasts. He added that the NIA and NSG teams have been rushed to the spot. He said investigations are underway. He said that the NIA will take over the blast probe.

Speaking on the security aspect, Chidamabaram said that most injured have been taken to the RML Hospital while the others are being treated at the dispensary at the High Court premises.

A post-blast investigation team have been rushed to the area that has already been cordoned off by the police. He commented that Delhi has been the target of terror groups. He added that intelligence inputs have been shared with the Delhi police in July 2011.

Expressing his condolence in the Lok Sabha, he said "the government unequivocally condemn the terror blasts". He assured that the best medication and facilities would be provided to those injured. He commented, "We are determined to track the perpetrators."

He further stated that the terror module behind the attacks have not been identified yet.

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