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Red Fort Metro Blast in Delhi Kills About 10, Prompts Manhunt

Investigators are examining a suspected doctors’ module reportedly linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed.

Overview

  • An evening vehicle explosion near Red Fort Metro Station on November 10 killed around ten people and injured many others during rush hour.
  • Forensic teams have not yet confirmed the use of a bomb at the site, with no crater or shrapnel reported so far.
  • Days before the blast, a joint operation by Jammu & Kashmir, Haryana and Delhi Police seized roughly 2,900–3,000 kg of ammonium nitrate and detonators traced from Anantnag to Faridabad.
  • Investigators and news reports say the probe is focusing on a radicalised group that includes doctors, with reported links to Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed.
  • Home Minister Amit Shah vowed the full use of security agencies to catch those responsible, as commentators flagged possible intelligence gaps and urged stronger technology and public vigilance.