By Admin 
9 people lost their lives and many were injured in the car explosion near Red Fort in Delhi. Delhi Police has registered an FIR under several sections including Terrorism and Explosives Act.
A Delhi Police spokesperson said that the FIR includes sections 16 and 18 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), which relate to punishment for terrorist acts and supporting terrorism. Police have also invoked Sections 3 and 4 of the Explosive Substances Act regarding illegal possession and use of explosives in the incident.
Which sections of UAPA were imposed?
According to Live Law, Section 16 deals with punishment for any terrorist act already committed. If someone dies due to this act, then the person responsible for such act has to pay life imprisonment or death penalty along with a fine. On the other hand, Section 18 of UAPA focuses on planning, conspiring or assisting in committing any terrorist act. Anyone aiding, abetting, inciting or preparing terrorism can still be prosecuted, even if the act did not actually occur.
Apart from this, Sections 3 and 4 of the Explosive Substances Act have also been imposed in the Delhi car blast case. This Act deals with illegal possession and use of explosives in the incident. Authorities have also included provisions for murder and attempted murder charges covering the deaths and injuries caused by the blast.
2 people in police custody
A high-intensity explosion took place in a slow-moving car at a traffic signal near the Red Fort metro station on Monday, killing nine people and destroying several vehicles, officials said. Police said that three people were traveling in the car which exploded. He said that they are also investigating whether it was a suicide attack.
At least two people named Salman and Devendra have been detained in the Red Fort blast case. Both of them are the owners of the Hyundai i20 car in which the explosion took place.
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