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Red Fort Metro Blast Kills 12 as Shah Leads Security Review, Modi Sets CCS Meeting

Authorities have opened a multi-agency probe into a suspected terror attack at the Red Fort Metro station.

Overview

  • The explosion occurred Monday evening near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi, with 12 fatalities reported.
  • Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level review on Tuesday with top security and investigation officials to assess progress.
  • Investigators from the NIA and forensic teams revisited the site Tuesday morning to collect additional evidence alongside Delhi Police.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the Cabinet Committee on Security and a cabinet meeting on Wednesday after returning from Bhutan.
  • Officials are examining a potential link to a major explosives seizure in Faridabad, which remains under investigation and unconfirmed.