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Kolkata Tightens Security for IndiaSouth Africa Test After Deadly Red Fort Blast

Investigators probe a car explosion near Red Fort that police say involved materials designed to sow fear.

Overview

  • Kolkata Police rolled out a detailed plan for team movements, with both India and South Africa already in the city and training slated to begin Tuesday.
  • Measures include NAKA checks, added checkpoints at Eden Gardens, and reinforced security at team hotels, to be reviewed on Tuesday by Commissioner Manoj Verma.
  • Delhi Police say the blast occurred around 6:52 pm when a slow-moving vehicle exploded near a traffic signal by the Red Fort, damaging nearby cars.
  • Reported casualties differ across outlets, with eight to nine people dead and roughly 20–24 injured.
  • Police recovered explosive chemicals intended to terrorize, are reviewing more than 100 CCTV clips to trace the vehicle, and authorities tightened checks across major cities and transport hubs.