Heavy police deployment in the area following Monday eveningâs blast near the Red Fort.
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Delhi Red Fort blast highlights: A day after the blast outside Red Metro Station killed atleast 13 people and injured several others, the National Investigation Agency has taken over the probe and Delhi government has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh to kin of deceased, Rs 5 lakh to those permanently disabled and Rs 2 lakh to those injured. Following a second security review meeting, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, “Everyone involved in the blast will face the full wrath of our agencies.” The Red Fort has been closed temporarily due to security reasons and the defence forces are on high vigil across the country. President Droupadi Murmu spoke to Shah on phone from Angola and enquired about the blast.
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Who likely carried out the explosion? Top police sources in Jammu and Kashmir have told The Indian Express that the explosion appears to have been carried out by the same “transnational and interstate” module that was busted by the police in Faridabad a day earlier. In the days leading up to the blast, J&K Police had arrested two doctors from Haryana’s Faridabad and Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur for alleged links to the terror groups Jaish-e-Mohammad and Ansar Ghazwatul Hind (AGH).
DNA link to zero-in bomber’s identity: The DNA of the mother of Umar Nabi, the man suspected to be driving the Hyundai i20 that exploded, is being collected from Pulwama and will be matched with unidentified bodies lying at Lok Nayak Hospital in the national capital, official sources in Delhi have told The Indian Express. At Nabi’s village in Pulwama, his family and local officials confirmed that his mother had been taken away, ostensibly so her DNA sample could be collected. When The Indian Express visited his residence, only his sister-in-law was home. The development is significant as the Jammu and Kashmir Police suspect Nabi to be the bomber and the person seen in CCTV footage driving the vehicle. Nabi hails from Koil village, which is also the hometown of Dr Muzammil Ahmad Ganai, who was arrested in Faridabad days earlier for alleged links to a terror module. Police had seized 358 kg of explosives suspected to be ammonium nitrate from Ganai’s rented home in Faridabad’s Dhauj village.
Heavy police deployment in the area following Monday eveningâs blast near the Red Fort.
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Delhi government ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh to kin of those who lost their lives in the Red Fort blast. In a post on X, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta wrote, "The tragic incident that occurred in Delhi has left the entire city in shock. In this hour of difficulty, the Government of Delhi extends its deepest condolences to all those families who have lost their loved ones and to those who have been injured in this incident.
The Government of Delhi stands firmly with every affected family, and we have taken a compassionate decision for immediate relief. The families of those who lost their lives in this incident will be given Rs 10 lakh, permanently disabled individuals will receive Rs 5 lakh, and those seriously injured will be provided Rs 2 lakh. Our government will take responsibility for the proper and quality treatment of the injured.
Peace and security in Delhi is our utmost priority. The administration is working with full vigilance and stands with all affected individuals and their families," Gupta said.
Home Minister Amit Shah left Kartavya Bhavan a while ago after high-level security review meeting on the blast near Red Fort.
Security tightened at Indira Gandhi International Airport following the blast near Red Fort.
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Following the blast outside Red Fort, private airlines company IndiGo issued travel advisory saying there will be secondary security checks before boarding and urged passengers to arrive early. In a post on X, IndiGo says, Enhanced security measures are currently in place at all airports. We kindly request all customers to arrive early to allow adequate time for entry checks, security screening and check in. As per regulatory requirements, passengers may be required to undergo secondary security checks before boarding. We appreciate your patience and cooperation. We look forward to welcoming you on board. Safe travels."
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi condoled the loss of lives in blast outside Red Fort and wrote on X, "I am in deep sorrow to learn that many precious lives were lost in the explosion that occurred in Delhi, India. On behalf of the Government and people of Japan, I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to the victims and their bereaved families. I also offer my sincere prayers for the swift recovery of the injured."
MHA has issued orders for handing over the investigation of the car blast case to NIA. NIA, which was associated with the local police since yesterday, has started the process of formally taking over the case; NIA
An extensive combing and search operation was conducted in parts of Faridabad on Tuesday, a day after 2,900 kg of explosives and inflammable material were recovered from two rented rooms of a Kashmiri doctor.
Everyone involved in Delhi blast will face the full wrath of our agencies:, says Amit Shah.
Police in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir detained the father of the man suspected to be driving the car that exploded near the Red Fort for questioning.
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Commenting on the Red Fort blast, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta says, "This is an unfortunate incident. All relevant agencies are working hard to investigate the matter. We have visited the hospitals to meet with the victims and their families. The government is providing full support and closely monitoring the situation to ensure that people receive the proper medical care."
President Droupadi Murmu spoke to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on phone from Angola and enquired about the blast.
Home Minister Amit Shah calls another security review meeting at 3 pm in wake of Delhi blast: Sources
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A day after the explosion outside Red Fort, the Centre has decided to hand over the investigation to the National Investigation Agency. The decision was taken during a high-level security review meeting, which was chaired by the Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday morning at his residence.
“Shah chaired a high-level security review meeting at 11 am. Union Home Secretary, Director IB, Delhi Police commissioner, and DG NIA attended the meeting. DGP Jammu and Kashmir also virtually joined the meeting,” an official said.
Delhi: AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj meets Delhi blast victims at LNJP Hospital. He says, âWhenever a major tragedy occurs, we see senior leaders offer condolences from different platforms, but words on social media are not enough. The government must take sincere action. When a family loses a loved one, a social-media message offering âsympathyâ has no value if the state cannot even provide an ambulance or basic help..." He said: "The government had said that any terror attack would be taken as an 'act of war'... This is a country at war, and yet the Prime Minister left on a foreign visit this morning.â
PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Bhutan where he would meet King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck and Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay during the 70th birth anniversary celebrations of the Fourth King of Bhutan Jigme Singye Wangchuck.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq expressed grief over the loss of lives in the Delhi car blast. he said, "Deeply saddened by the tragic car blast in Delhi that has claimed precious lives and injured many." He further extended his condolences to bereaved families and wished speedy recovery to the injured.
"My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the swift recovery of those injured. May Almighty Allah grant strength and patience to all affected by this tragedy," he added.
A day after blast occurred at the Red Fort, family members on Jumman Khan (35), an e-rickshaw driver are still searching for him at the spot. They have looked in the LNJP emergency ward and then the mortuary. But he remains missing, said his uncle, Mohammad Idris while showing Khan’s picture in his phone.
They all went to the mortuary packed in a e-rickshaw as the doctors said Khan might be dead. “The last location of his vehicle is at Chandni Chowk at 7:30 pm. Soon after the blast, we started calling him, but his mobile was switched off. We don’t know where his vehicle is. He is the only earning member of his family and his wife is differently abled. She now has to look after their four children,” Idris said.
Meanwhile his wife Tanuja while coming out from the Mortuary along with his son cried shouting, none of the bodies there matched Jumman's.
Security heightened at Lajpat Nagar Market in the wake of the blast near the Red Fort that left 12 people dead and 20 injured on Monday evening. Police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed across key public areas as investigations continue.
Authorities tightened security across Jammu, including at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, Tuesday, a day after an explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort in which at least 13 people were killed and several others were injured. Officials said that security has been stepped up at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine and its surrounding area, including the Katra town, which serves as a base camp for pilgrims on their way to the holy shrine. The police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel deployed there have also been ordered to conduct anti-sabotage checks in the shrine area and along the yatra tracks from Katra town.
IG CRPF Rajesh Agrawal arrived at the blast site earlier today
Delhi LG VK Saxena visited Lok Nayak Hospital to take stock of the situation and interacted with the victims of the Rd Fort blast admitted there. The Lieutenant Governor appealed to people to maintain calm. The Delhi Police, which is investigating the incident along with central agencies, will provide authentic updates from time to time.
Saxena assured that the investigation will be completed at the earliest possible and that the guilty will be brought to book.
Joint raids conducted by Uttar Pradesh ATS, J&K and Lucknow Police in Lucknow in relation the blast the took place at Red Fort on Monday evening killing at least 13 people and injuring several.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day Bhutan visit, said: "India's investigation agencies are joining the links in the Delhi blast case. All those responsible will be brought to justice. Our agencies will dig deep into the matter.” PM Modi is in Bhutan to attend the 70th birth anniversary celebrations of the Fourth King of Bhutan Jigme Singye Wangchuck. PM Modi will meet the Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck and Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay during his visit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a Bhutan visit, has said entire India is standing with the families of the Delhi blast victims. "I have come here with a heavy heart... I was in constant touch with the investigation agencies... The conspirators behind this incident will not be spared," he said.
Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar says, âThis is a very unfortunate incident. Those who commit such acts, those who have been brainwashed, must be firmly dealt with and sidelined. Across the entire nation, we are one people, and we must all work together to maintain peace and harmony while moving forward on the path of progress.â
The Haryana Police raided the Al Falah University in Dhauj, Faridabad in relation to the Red Fort blast that took place on Monday evening. One of the two doctors arrested yesterday in relation to the blast, Muzammil, was a teacher at the university.
The blast near the Red Fort in capital Delhi, which claimed 13 lives, has shaken the nation. Security forces are now scrambling to find clues as to what led to the blast. Forensics teams, Delhi police and NIA personnel, and dog squads are at the spot to collect samples and evidence. A case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) has been registered.
Several states, such as Karnataka, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir, are on high alert following the Delhi blast.
Red Fort closed to visitors for three days (Nov 11–13) following car blast near Netaji Subhash Marg.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all travel within 10km of the India-Pakistan border. The Wagah-Attari border crossing is closed. The department had advised against all travel to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (including Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Sonamarg, the city of Srinagar and the Jammu-Srinagar national highway), except for: travel by air to and from the city of Jammu, travel within the city of Jammu.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah called a high-level security review meeting to discuss their further planning Tuesday morning, hours after a Red Fort blast. According to officials, the meeting will take place at Shah’s residence.
Security has been heightened across Srinagar following the blast near Delhiâs Red Fort that claimed nine lives. Police and other security agencies have been put on high alert.
The man driving the car that exploded near the Red Fort killing at least nine people allegedly also had links to the Faridabad terror module where huge cache of explosive material was seized, Delhi Police sources said on Tuesday.
According to sources, Umar Mohammad, a Pulwama resident and a doctor, was allegedly driving the Hyundai i20 car that was used in the explosion near the parking area of the Red Fort Metro Station.
Preliminary findings by police suggest ammonium nitrate, fuel oil and detonators may have been used in the blast near the Red Fort that killed at least nine people, police sources said.
A police source said initial findings suggest a possible link between the Delhi blast to the Faridabad terror module where 360 kg of ammonium nitrate was seized. "Final reports are awaited," the source added.
The Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory on November 11 for both the carriageways and service roads Netaji Subhash Marg from Chatta Rail Cut to Subhash Marg Cut. Commuters are advised to avoid these routes from 6 am to till further order and use alternative roads for a hassle-free journey. No vehicles shall be allowed on Netaji Subhash Marg from Chatta Rail Cut to Subhash Marg Cut on that day and vice versa
After scanning more than 100 CCTV cameras, the Delhi Police said on Tuesday that they have found the Hyundai i20, which was the source of the explosion, entered the Capital from the Badarpur toll booth via the Faridabad road at around 8:13 am on Monday.
The probe into the Red Fort blast has led investigators to zero in on a 34-year-old Pulwama resident, who purchased a Hyundai i20 on October 29. Sources said investigators are collecting evidence before releasing his identity to the public.
Multiple teams of the Delhi Police are scanning CCTV cameras, and trying to ascertain the trail of the Hyundai i20 before it reached a parking lot near the Red Fort.
Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a high-level security meeting at 11 AM on the Delhi blast case at Kartavya Bhavan. Several senior officials, including the Union Home Secretary, Intelligence Bureau chief, Delhi Police Commissioner, and NIA chief, will be present.
Red Fort Metro Station is closed due to security reasons. All other stations are functional as normal.
The Lal Qila Metro Station has been closed due to security reasons, following the car blast. "All other stations are functional as normal," DMRC said.
Visuals from outside the previous residence of Mohd Salman, who was the owner of the Hyundai i20 car (as per the Registration Certificate) in which a blast occurred near the Red Fort at around 7 pm yesterday.
Security has been beefed up in Jammu and Kashmir, following the Delhi blast. Security forces have placed the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) on high alert.
Meanwhile, a forensic team, and squads from the Delhi Police and other investigating agencies are continuing their probe at the site near Red Fort. The blast in a Hyundai i20 on Monday evening claimed nine lives and left several others injured.
Teams of FSL, Delhi Police, and other investigating agencies continue their probe at the site near Red Fort, where a blast in a Hyundai i20 car last evening claimed 9 lives and left several others injured.
Delhi Police on Tuesday registered an FIR under the The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and Explosives Act in connection with the blast near Red Fort. Raids are being conducted at multiple locations by Delhi Police.
According to a senior police officer, an FIR has been registered at Kotwali police station under the The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Explosives Act and sections of the BNS. The FIR has been registered under Sections 16 and 18 of the UAPA, which deal with punishment and conspiracy for a terror attack.
A high alert has been issued in Maharashtra following a blast in a car near the Red Fort metro station in New Delhi, and security has been stepped up at vital installations in Mumbai and major railway stations, police said.
"All the unit commanders at the district level in Maharashtra and commissioners of cities have been instructed to remain alert to avoid any untoward incidents," a police official said.
The railway police have appealed to passengers to travel cautiously and avoid touching unidentified objects.
As the news of the Delhi blast and multiple casualties trickled in, several countries — including the US and the UK— moved to express condolences for the victims through their missions in the Capital and issued advisories for their citizens against travelling to the area.
“My thoughts are with all those affected by the explosion near the Red Fort in New Delhi,” posted British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron, also pointing to an advisory to its citizens, saying, “If you are in the immediate area, please follow the advice of the local authorities.”
The US Embassy in New Delhi also issued a security alert, saying that even as the nature of the blast was unknown, American citizens should avoid the area. “While the cause of the explosion is unknown at this time, the Government of India has placed several Indian states on high alert.”
Following the blast near Delhi’s Red Fort on Monday evening, Bengaluru Police declared a high alert across the city.
“Security has been intensified at major public places, transport hubs, and critical infrastructure. Personnel have been directed to maintain strict surveillance and round-the-clock monitoring,” said Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh.
Barricades have been set up, vehicles are being checked, and additional teams deployed to track suspicious activity. The public has been urged to promptly report any unusual behaviour or objects.
Delhi is on high alert since the car explosion near Red Fort on Monday evening, due to which security has been tightened across the national capital. Certain traffic diversions are also in place. Hence commuters must expect traffic curbs in Delhi, especially around the Red Fort. A fresh traffic advisory was released by the Delhi Traffic Police on Tuesday morning advising commuters to take alternative routes to avoid hassles.
As the news of the Delhi blast and multiple casualties trickled in, several countries — including the US and the UK— moved to express condolences for the victims through their missions in the Capital and issued advisories for their citizens against travelling to the area.
“My thoughts are with all those affected by the explosion near the Red Fort in New Delhi,” posted British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron, also pointing to an advisory to its citizens, saying, “If you are in the immediate area, please follow the advice of the local authorities.”
The US Embassy in New Delhi also issued a security alert, saying that even as the nature of the blast was unknown, American citizens should avoid the area. “While the cause of the explosion is unknown at this time, the Government of India has placed several Indian states on high alert.”
As seen in the video, the vehicle in question is seen at a parking lot near Red Fort. The surroundings confirm its position.
#watch: Footage from a parking lot near Red Fort pic.twitter.com/bMswXDfyeNAkasa Air has issued an advisory in the light of the Red Fort blast.
"Due to enhanced security measures at all airports across India, we request you to reach the airport at least 3 hours prior to departure, to ensure a seamless check-in and boarding experience. Please ensure you carry valid government approved photo identification documents for entry to the airport," it said in a statement.
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Gujarat Police has entered a precautionary alert mode and activated Standard Operating Protocols (SOPs) to heighten security measures.
This is after the area near Delhi Metro's Red Fort station was rocked by a blast, killing 8 and injuring several others.
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The government has released a list of those who died in the Delhi Red Fort blast or were injured.
Delhi Police Emergency: 112 (24 hours, reports of missing persons will be investigated)
Delhi Police Control Room: 011-22910010 or 011-22910011
LNJP Hospital (where most of the injured are admitted): 011-23233400, Emergency 011-23239249 (can inquire in person or by phone)
Delhi Fire Service: 101
Ambulance: 102 or 108
AIIMS Trauma Center (if anyone has been shifted there): 011-26594405
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta is holding a meeting with a team of doctors and police officials at Lok Nayak Hospital.
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It was a usual Monday evening at Red Fort. Vendors were peddling their wares, and shoppers were wandering the streets. Then, suddenly, around 6.40-6.45 pm, a loud explosion shattered the calm.
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Police are now questioning a Gurgaon resident under whose name the car used in the Delhi Red Fort blast was registered, sources told The Indian Express.
The man is learnt to have told investigators that he had sold the vehicle to someone else, and police are working with the Regional Transport Office (RTO) to ascertain the current owner. Sources said the vehicle changed hands in March this year.
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President Droupadi Murmu conveyed "heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives in the blast"
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Even though the exact reason for the blast in Red Fort area of Delhi has not been confirmed so far, Gujarat DGP said the police is vigilant and on high alert.
"I appeal to all citizens also to be vigilant and inform local police if anything suspicious comes to notice. Please stay away from rumours and believe only on verified information".
Nazim says his brother-in-law Mohd Mohsin (33), a battery rickshaw driver from Daryaganj was at the spot when the incident happened.
“We saw the news on TV and we called him but he did not take the call. Now we are trying to find him but nobody is helping us. My sister Sultana is in a terrible condition as Mohsin is nowhere to be found,” he tells my colleague Ankita Upadhyay.
Nazim is at Lok Nayak hospital looking for Mohsin.
My colleagues Alok Singh and Pragynesh have an update based on the initial investigation
Sources are telling them that initial investigation suggests blast site does not appear to have any splinter or resulted in craters.
"The people who were injured don’t have splinter wounds, and there’s no crater at the spot. However, the explosion was so powerful that the vehicles around were completely shattered," a police officer said.
There’s no smell of RDX.
In the preliminary investigation, it seems that the explosion was so strong that it initially appeared to be a terror attack — but it looks like this location was not the intended target.
Perhaps the material was being transported, or the target was somewhere else, the officer said.
Two bodies came without head and arms and have not been identified, sources are telling my colleague Ankita Upadhyay.
Eight bodies have been identified.
One person is dead but due to third-degree burn injuries on face, officials not able to identify.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta has called the blast near the Red Fort "extremely distressing and alarming".
She expressed "deepest condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in this tragic accident. I pray to God that the injured recover swiftly".
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22-year-old Sameer Khan, an autorickshaw driver has severe burn injuries.
He was at Red Fort waiting for passengers. His brother Intezar tells my colleague Ankita Upadhyay that Sameer was driving all day and waited at Red Fort for some time when the blast happened.
“He did not even have a phone but he got someone and who called me and asked me to reach the Hospita,” says Intezar. Restricted entry outside emergency ward of Lok Nahak hospital. The family members are not being allowed to go inside and meet the family members.
NSG commandoes, in their signature black overalls, have reached the accident spot.
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Home Minister Amit Shah has reached the blast site near Gate No 1 of Delhi Metro's Red Fort station.
He had said that a through investigation will be conducted and that no possibility was being ruled out.
Our photographer Gajendra Yadav is sending these pictures from the spot
Asked if the Red Fort blast was a terrorist attack, Union Home Minister Amit Shah says: "We are keeping all angles open and investigating from all angles.
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Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has termed the car explosion near Delhi's Red Fort Metro Station "extremely heartbreaking and concerning".
He said the "report of the deaths of several innocent people in this tragic incident is profoundly sorrowful".
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A 35-year-old Amar Kataria was coming from his pharmacy in Chandni Chowk market and was boarding metro from gate number 1 of Red Fort when the blast happened.
He developed head injuries. His nephew Parth got a call from a stranger who brought him to the hospital and informed his family members, reports Ankita Updhyay.
Forensic investigation teams are at the blast site.
Between charred remains of vehicles and with a heavy police presence in the background, these officers are looking for taking stock of the situation and looking for any clues.
The source of the blast is still not known.
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Those who were present at and around the site of the Delhi Red Fort blast saw crowds, a blast and then chaos.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called the Delhi Red Fort blast "extremely painful and disturbing".
"At this moment of immense grief, I extend my sincerest condolences to the families of the deceased. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured," he said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has offered condolences to the deceased in the Delhi blast case.
Modi said he has reviewed the situation with Home Minister Amit Shah and other officials.
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Haryana is now on an alert after Delhi blast.
OP Singh, DGP, Haryana asked people to report "any suspicious person or unclaimed object" to 112.
National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials arrive at the spot after the blast near Gate no 1 of the Red Fort Metro station in Delhi.
Sanjay Bhargava, President of Chandni Chowk Sarv Vyapar Mandal said that his shop is located around 600 m from the spot of the blast but the whole building shook when the blast occurred.
“I was at the shop, initially we thought that a terrace had collapsed as the sound was so loud. But soon the employees saw huge flames from a distance, and people started running. It is fortunate that this incident did not happen on the weekend because if it would have happened, a stampede would have occurred due to such high and unregulated footfall and huge traffic. Every inch of the Chandni Chowk is occupied by hawkers. I have already sent request to the Joint CP, CP and Additional DCP but nobody took care of it. There are thousands of e-rickshaws operating here as well as,” he said.
Bihar has been put on a state of high-alert following an explosion near Red Fort in Delhi where at least eight people lost their lives.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has directed police force to be placed on high alert, and given orders to initiate intensive checking
Security arrangements across the state are also to be strengthened.
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Home Minister Amit Shah says NIA, NSG and FSl teams are doing deep inspections.
CCTVs are being inspected.
We are keeping all possibilities in mind. The findings will be shared with the public.
Shah says he will visit the site and the hospital where the injured have been taken.
The Indian National Congress has made an appeal to Delhi residents to maintain peace and urged the administration to ensure everyone's safety.
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After Haryana announced that the state is on alert, joining UP and Mumbai.
Delhi was the first to be put on alert after a blast took place outside Gate No 1 of Delhi Metro's Lal Quila station.
The Haryana government has issued an alert across the state following the incident in New Delhi. The government has directed all district authorities to exercise caution, particularly in districts bordering Delhi. Special vigilance has been advised at crowded public places and historical sites.
The neighbouring state of Uttar Pradesh is now in a state of alert after a blast near Gate no 1 of the Red Fort Metro station.
Uttar Pradesh ADG Law and Order Amitabh Yash told ANI that the DGP has issued instructions to all senior officials.
Uttar Pradesh security apparatus is focussing on increasing security at
All security agencies have also been alerted, UP ADG said.
"Police in all districts of Uttar Pradesh have been put on alert. An order was issued from Lucknow to increase patrols and checks in sensitive areas," he added.
Security personnel are checking all vehicles passing the Delhi-Noida border.
This comes after a blast rocked the area outside Gate No 1 of Delhi Metro's Lal Quila Station, killing at least 8 people.
Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has called the deaths in the Red Fort blast "extremely tragic".
He said: "The news of the explosion near the Red Fort is extremely alarming. It is reported that some people have also lost their lives in it, which is extremely tragic."
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पुलिस और सरकार को तुरंत इसकी जांच करनी चाहिए कि ये धमाका कैसे हुआ और क्या इसके पीछे कोई बड़ी साजिश तो नहीं है। दिल्ली की सुरक्षा को लेकर लापरवाही बर्दाश्त नहीं… https://t.co/LWFm0HoDKK
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) November 10, 2025
Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha has said that a car slowed as the traffic light had turned red and that's when the explosion took place. Watch his full statement
The Noida Police is conducting foot patrolling in Sector-62 and other crowded places in the vicinity and under the jurisdiction of Noida’s Sector-58 Police station.
The station in-charge has been directed to erect barricades and stop suspicious-looking vehicles and check them thoroughly.
India has braved many blasts in the past, from one last year at Bengaluru's Rameshwaram Cafe to the infamous Mumbai bomb blasts. Delhi itself witnessed bomb blasts in 2008.
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PM Narendra Modi has taken stock of the situation in the wake of the blast in Delhi, government sources tell Indian Express.
Modi has also spoken to Home Minister Amit Shah and taken an update on the situation, the sources said.
A slow-moving vehicle stopped at the red light following which the explosion took place at 6.52 pm. Nearly 2-3 people were seated inside the car, says Delhi Police Commisioner Satish Golcha.
Eyewitness Mohsin Ali describes a scene of chaos amid a heavy crowd that usually is seen in the area.
The Lal Quila metro station is just next to Chandni Chowk, which is a haven for shoppers and sightseers.
"It was a strong blast. This area has a heavy crowd regularly. It was very crowded. I couldn't see how many people were injured amid the stampede that ensued. There were several people who had fallen on the ground," says Mohsin Ali who was at site.
A high alert has been issued in Mumbai after the blast in car parked near Delhi Red Fort metro station.
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Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort, where the explosion occurred, is located directly opposite the pedestrian stretch of Chandni Chowk.
Describing the situation in the market, Sanjay Bhargava, president of the Chandni Chowk Sarv Vyapar Mandal (traders’ association), said: “All shops have now been closed. The roads are jam-packed, and there’s panic among shoppers. People are rushing to leave…there’s a long queue outside the market’s parking area as everyone is trying to get to their cars and exit as quickly as possible.”
Speaking to The Indian Express, Sanjay Bhargava, president of the Chandni Chowk Sarv Vyapar Mandal (traders’ association), said:
“It was a massive blast, its tremors could be felt as far as 700 to 900 metres away.
Buildings shook as if an earthquake had struck…there were bodies lying on the road — someone’s arm in one place, someone’s head in another.”
A team of NSG commandoes, the country's chief counter-terrorism force, is on its way to the site.
A explosion rocked the area outside the Red Fort metro station today evening.
Multiple charred vehicles can be seen behind Delhi Police personnel in their uniforms. Some are wearing orange vests. The area has been cordoned off and rows of Delhi Police vehicles are lining the street. (Express Photo by Tashi Tobgyal)
The toll from the Red Fort explosion has shot up.
At least 8 people have died and 12 others have been injured.
Delhi Police has restricted the entry or exit from Gate no. 1 & 4 at Lal Quila (Red Fort) metro station.
The explosion that has killed at least 8 people took place outside Gate No 1 of the Lal Quila metro station.
However, metro services are running normal throughout the network, a DMRC spokesperson says.
A heavy presence of security personnel is seen at the area of the blast. Indian Express photographer Tashi Tobgyal has captured these images of the area after the explosion
Security personnel have cordoned off the area where the explosion took place.
Latest images from the area clicked by Indian Express photographer Tashi Tobgyal show rows of ambulances making their way and heavy police presence.
The Red Fort metro station falls on the road between Delhi Gate in Central Delhi to Kashmere Gate further north. It is opposite the road leading to Chandni Chowk and is around 1.5 kilometres from Jama Masjid. The Old Delhi Railway Station is around 2 kilometres away.
At least eight people have been killed in the Delhi Red Fort explosion.
Several others are said to be injured after an explosion was reported near Red Fort.
A high alert has been sounded in Delhi.
The Delhi Metro's operations are normal at present, authorities said.
The explosion took place near the historic Red Fort.
Authorities place the site of the explosion outside the Red Fort Metro Gate 1
At least one person has died and four others have been injured.
Authorities said the fire has been extinguished, and the cooling work is in progress.
Videos accessed from the scene of the incident show multiple cars burning and a crowd surrounding the cars.
Officials said injuries are feared after blast in a car parked near Red Fort. Several cars were seen on fire.
High alert sounded in Delhi after explosion near Red Fort.
The blast reportedly took place in a car outside the Lal Quila metro station. No details are available on what caused the explosion.
Delhi Fire Services received a call regarding the explosion near La Qila Metro Station. "Nearby cars have also been affected," the official added.
The area has been cordoned off and further details are awaited.
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