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Delhi Car Blast Near Red Fort Kills at Least 8 as Terror Probe Widens

Police pursue possible Islamist links following arrests tied to a major explosive haul.

Overview

  • Investigators have registered a case under anti-terror laws, with forensic teams collecting evidence at the blast site.
  • Media citing police sources report arrests connected to a suspected cell with Kashmir links, including a detainee identified as Dr. Muzammil.
  • Authorities say raids uncovered about 360 kg of material thought to be ammonium nitrate after earlier seizures in Faridabad.
  • Casualty reports differ across outlets after the small car exploded near the Lal Qila metro entrance, with at least eight deaths confirmed and many injured.
  • Security has been tightened at sensitive locations and border areas as Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls the incident a conspiracy and senior ministers pledge a rapid investigation.