Overview
- At least 12 people were killed and more than 30 injured in a powerful explosion near Gate No. 1 of Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening, which authorities have called a terror attack.
- The National Investigation Agency and the Delhi Police Special Cell are conducting a joint investigation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Explosive Substances Act.
- CCTV footage shows a white Hyundai i20 parked near the site for nearly three hours before the blast, and preliminary findings indicate high-grade explosives were placed inside the vehicle.
- No group has been publicly identified as responsible, and investigators are tracing suspects and exploring potential ties to broader terror networks.
- Political tensions escalated as BJP spokesperson Pradip Bhandari accused P. Chidambaram and the Congress of giving “cover fire” after his comments on home-grown extremists, with BJP MP Giriraj Singh also criticizing the former home minister.