What Were Pakistani Users Rushing To Search On Google Immediately After The Delhi’s Red Fort Explosion? | India News
The powerful car explosion near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station that devastated the capital on Monday evening has not only triggered a multi-agency terrorism probe in India but has also become a major focus of attention in Pakistan. Amid the chaos, a review of Google search trends in Pakistan reveals increased public interest in the attack.
In the explosion that occurred inside the Hyundai i20 car at around 18.50, at least nine people died at the scene and many people who were treated at LNJP Hospital were seriously injured. The explosion triggered fire almost instantly and six more vehicles, including several autorickshaws, were destroyed.
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This news quickly led media outlets, as well as social media users in Pakistan, to seek details behind the high-profile incident.
Media Coverage: Pakistani media outlet Dawn covered the incident and said panic prevailed in a busy part of the city. The publication quoted Delhi Police spokesperson Sanjay Tyagi as confirming that the case was being investigated by multiple agencies.
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Essential Questions That Drive Google Searches
Google search trends originating from Pakistan show that users are more interested in knowing the type and extent of the disaster.
- Most Searched Queries: Pakistani users were mostly searching to find:
- How the explosion occurred.
- Extent of damage and loss of life.
- Direction and progress of the official investigation.
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The Indian government has filed a case under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, treating the incident as a potential terrorist conspiracy.
High Level Meeting: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who had visited the district earlier, held an important meeting at his residence to review the investigation. Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha and NIA Director General were present along with other officials.
The meeting discussed progress in the investigation, actions of security agencies and strategy regarding the case.
Safety Precautions: Following the incident, high alert was declared in major cities such as Delhi and Mumbai. As a precautionary measure, the Red Fort Metro Station was temporarily closed and Gates 1 and 4 were sealed to prevent access to the Red Fort complex.
On-Site Inspection: More than 20 fire trucks and teams of Delhi Police, NSG, NIA and Forensic experts rushed to the spot where eyewitnesses reported thick smoke and scattering of human remains. Security forces were heavily deployed and controls in the surrounding area were tightened.
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