Overview
- A slow-moving Hyundai i20 stopped at a traffic signal near Red Fort Metro Gate 1 around 6:52 pm and exploded, igniting nearby vehicles and leaving more than 20 people injured.
- LNJP Hospital listed at least eight fatalities, while fire officials said six cars and several three-wheelers were gutted before the blaze was controlled within about 40 minutes.
- Multiple agencies, including the NIA, NSG, FSL and Delhi Police special units, are leading the investigation, with UAPA sections invoked and CCTV and mobile data under scrutiny.
- Police traced the car to a Haryana registration, questioned a former owner named Salman who says he sold the vehicle, and noted the car had changed hands multiple times.
- Authorities issued high alerts across Delhi and several states, the US and UK advised caution for travelers, and senior leaders were briefed with a top-level security meeting scheduled.