By | Arvind Jadhav
New Delhi: A powerful explosion struck near the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi during the busy evening hours. The blast happened in a slow-moving Hyundai i20 at a traffic signal close to Gate No. 1 of the metro, shattering the calm with a loud, high-intensity boom. Flames engulfed the vehicle within seconds, igniting at least half a dozen nearby vehicles and auto-rickshaws. Thick black smoke billowed into the sky, visible across the area.
The aftermath was tragic: multiple deaths were reported, with victim counts ranging between eight and ten, and over twenty people injured. Local emergency teams rushed in immediately. Fire engines doused the flames, and ambulances swiftly transported the injured to nearby hospitals. Witnesses described scenes of chaos, with people fleeing and many shocked by the sheer magnitude of the explosion. For many, the loudness was unlike anything they’d ever experienced, shaking nearby buildings and shattering windows.
Security agencies responded in full force, cordoning off the blast site and launching a coordinated investigation. Special units, including forensic teams and anti-terror squads, began combing through the evidence. Early details suggest the car had changed hands several times; authorities are tracing its history to uncover possible links that might explain this devastating incident.
Within hours, India’s Home Minister promised a thorough probe and visited the site, emphasizing that no angle was being ignored. High alert was declared across the city, with security tightened not just near the Red Fort but at sensitive locations throughout Delhi and neighboring states. All CCTV footage in the vicinity is under review as part of the ongoing investigation.
The shockwaves from the blast are felt far beyond the immediate area. City officials have urged everyone to remain calm, avoid rumors, and trust only verified updates as the investigation continues and as authorities work to support those affected and restore routine to the heart of the capital.
