Overview
- Police say a Hyundai i20 stopped at a traffic light near the Red Fort metro station exploded, igniting several nearby vehicles.
- At least eight people were killed and about 19 were injured as seven fire engines were dispatched to extinguish the resulting fires.
- Specialized units including the National Investigation Agency, forensic teams and the Delhi Police Special Cell are analyzing the vehicle and reviewing CCTV footage.
- Officers have detained and questioned individuals connected to the car’s ownership chain, and no group has claimed responsibility.
- Security has been tightened across Delhi and several states, with reinforced patrols at transport hubs, religious sites and other crowded areas.