Bomb blast kills at least 10 in Mehrauli; New Delhi attacked twice within a month

The area has been cordoned off and bomb experts and sniffer dogs have been called to pick up clues. However, till now, the police have failed to make any headway regarding the identity of the attackers. As of now, no terrorist organization has claimed responsibility for the attack.

The latest attack has left the Indian government, which has come under scathing criticism for failing to rein in terrorism, red-faced.

"The government will have to take stern measures to put an end to this type of activities and acts of terror," External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee said.

The Home Minister, Shivraj Patil, who has come under intense pressure to resign, has reviewed the situation with top officials of his ministry and has extended all assistance to the Delhi Police Commissioner to deal with the incident and apprehend the attackers.

Police teams have been posted in sensitive areas and shopping districts have been evacuated as a safety measure.

The city has been put on high alert and state borders have been sealed off to prevent the suspected terrorists from escaping.