Overview
- Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced ex gratia payments of ₹10 lakh for each deceased family, ₹5 lakh for the permanently disabled, and ₹2 lakh for the seriously injured.
- A high-intensity explosion ripped through a slow-moving car at a traffic signal near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro station on Monday evening, leaving 12 dead and others injured.
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah directed the Forensic Science Laboratory to match samples from the victims and the blast site to help determine what occurred.
- Shah chaired a second security review with forensic leaders, and he said top investigating agencies are conducting an in-depth probe.
- The Delhi government pledged proper, quality medical treatment for all injured and conveyed condolences to affected families.