Lal Qila Metro Station blast: At least 10 dead
New Delhi Nov 10: A powerful explosion occurred near Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening, shaking the heart of the national capital.
The blast, which took place around 7 p.m., originated from a Hyundai i20 car parked near Gate No. 1 of the Lal Qila Metro Station.
The impact triggered successive explosions, setting ablaze nearby vehicles and damaging windows across the crowded Old Delhi locality.
Eyewitnesses reported an ear-splitting noise followed by scenes of chaos and distress. Dense smoke billowed above the skyline as bystanders and local residents rushed to assist the injured.
One witness described the scene, saying it felt as if the entire ground trembled beneath them.
Immediate relief operations were launched. Delhi Police and emergency responders reached the site swiftly, deploying seven fire engines and multiple rescue teams.
Casualties were transported to LNJP Hospital for urgent treatment. Security personnel sealed off the affected area to enable forensic inspection and to prevent further risks.
Following the explosion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was informed of the unfolding crisis. He immediately discussed the matter with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who coordinated with Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha, Intelligence Bureau Chief Tapan Deka, and NIA Director General Sadanand Vasant Date.
The coordinated response aimed to ensure swift investigation, medical care, and public reassurance.
Addressing the media later, Home Minister Amit Shah confirmed that multiple investigative agencies, including the Crime Branch, Special Branch, NIA, NSG, and FSL, had been mobilized to examine the site.
Shah stated that every possible dimension of the incident was being analyzed and that no line of inquiry would be ruled out.
CCTV footage and forensic materials were being meticulously reviewed to identify the perpetrators.
On social media, Prime Minister Modi expressed deep sorrow over the lives lost and extended condolences to bereaved families.
He affirmed that those injured were receiving comprehensive assistance and that the government was committed to uncovering the truth behind the explosion.
The post sparked widespread condemnation of the act and strong public solidarity for the victims.
The tragic explosion has renewed concerns about urban security and counter-terrorism preparedness in major cities.
The Home Ministry quickly issued a high-security alert across Delhi, Mumbai, and Uttar Pradesh. Heightened security was enforced at critical national and strategic sites, including the RSS headquarters in Nagpur.
Reinforcement of paramilitary units was observed throughout Old Delhi, and bomb detection squads combed surrounding streets into the early hours of Tuesday.
The incident occurred within hours of a separate police operation in Faridabad, Haryana, where law enforcement dismantled a large terror module linked to Jaish-e-Mohammad and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind.
Officers confiscated nearly 2,900 kilograms of explosives, assault weapons, and detonating devices. Seven individuals associated with the network were detained.
Investigators are now analyzing whether the Red Fort blast is connected to this earlier seizure, suggesting possible coordinated terror activity aimed at destabilizing the region amid ongoing elections.
By nightfall, joint teams from the NIA, NSG, and Delhi Police’s Special Cell commenced thorough inspections at the blast site. Forensic teams secured samples of debris for chemical testing, while sniffer dogs traced potential leads in the vicinity.
Officials have not yet confirmed the specific cause of the explosion but preliminary assessments indicate a probable terror-related act.
Authorities are expected to submit an interim investigative report to the Union Home Ministry within 48 hours. The government has directed all agencies to intensify intelligence collection, ensure rapid forensic analysis, and prepare for preventive actions across high-risk locations.
Furthermore, there is a push for strengthened inter-agency collaboration and heightened surveillance in metropolitan zones to deter any future. (With inputs from IANS).
