Overview
- A high‑intensity explosion in a Hyundai i20 near the Red Fort metro area on Monday evening killed 12 people and injured several others, according to Delhi Police.
- An FIR under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Explosives Act has triggered a multi‑agency probe involving the Special Cell, Crime Branch and forensic teams.
- CCTV footage shows a masked driver moments before the blast, and officers have traced the vehicle through prior owners as they question multiple detainees, including two former owners.
- Investigators are examining preliminary indications of ammonium nitrate, fuel oil and detonators and are collecting mobile ‘dump data’ from the Red Fort area and Faridabad to map communications.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking in Bhutan, said those responsible will not be spared, while Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah pledged swift action as Delhi remains on high alert.