Red Fort blast: To expedite insurance claims, Delhi Police provides Finance Ministry list of all owners of damaged vehicles

The police have compiled a detailed registry that includes vehicle numbers, names of owners and their contact details.

“This list has been submitted to the insurance division of the Ministry of Finance, clearing the way for prompt processing of insurance claims for affected owners and drivers,” said an officer.

Police said that for many, the blast did not just destroy a vehicle, it obliterated their livelihood.

“Taxi and cab drivers whose cars were their primary source of income are among the worst hit. Even before the explosion, several had pending EMIs, which now have become near-impossible to service without any income,” the officer said. By intervening to ensure insurance payments, the government aims at providing a critical safety net, the officer added. “More than just paying for destroyed vehicles, the intervention is envisioned to help families avoid defaulting on EMIs and falling further into debt.”

The November 10 explosion was caused by a slow-moving Hyundai i20, which detonated at a traffic signal near Gate 1 of the Red Fort Metro station. The blast triggered fires that engulfed several nearby parked and passing vehicles, while also claiming 12 lives.