Overview
- A high-intensity blast at about 6:52 pm near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station tore through a slow-moving Hyundai i20, leaving eight dead and more than 20 injured, according to LNJP Hospital and police officials.
- Delhi Police, the NIA, NSG and FSL are leading the investigation at the scene, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi briefed and Union Home Minister Amit Shah directing a thorough inquiry and heightened security.
- Fire services said six cars, two e-rickshaws and one autorickshaw were gutted, with flames brought under control within about 40 minutes as the area was cordoned off and CCTV footage and mobile dumps were secured.
- Investigators traced a Haryana-registered vehicle and detained the listed owner, who said he had sold the car, while early checks reported no pellet injuries or crater, leaving the trigger undetermined.
- Security alerts were issued in multiple states, the United States and United Kingdom advised caution for travelers, and a same-day Faridabad explosives seizure was noted by officials without any confirmed connection to the blast.