Overview
- Local police reported the blast occurred in a car near the Red Fort in a densely populated part of New Delhi.
- Indian media said about 24 people were injured, with hospitals treating victims after the evening explosion.
- Interior Minister Amit Shah said authorities are probing in all directions and have not ruled out a deliberate attack.
- Uttar Pradesh was placed on highest alert with orders to tighten security at religious sites, sensitive areas, and border zones, according to the state police cited by the Times of India.
- Fire officials said at least six cars and three autorickshaws caught fire, the flames were extinguished, and the government said Prime Minister Narendra Modi was briefed.