A deadly explosion was reported near the Red Fort corridor of Old Delhi on Monday evening. Early inputs indicate the blast occurred inside a Hyundai i20 close to Gate Number One of Lal Quila Metro Station, a busy zone for commuters and tourists. Emergency services mobilised quickly, with multiple ambulances and fire tenders dispatched and a senior level police presence established to secure the perimeter and manage crowd safety.
The scale of the incident triggered immediate coordination between central and state agencies. The Union Home Minister is scheduled to chair a security review with the Home Secretary, heads of key intelligence and investigative bodies, and the Delhi Police Commissioner. The priority remains public safety, evidence preservation, and rapid medical care for victims.
What Happened at the Site
Witness accounts and preliminary assessments indicate a violent detonation within a parked or slow moving Hyundai i20 near the Red Fort Metro access point. The force of the blast left severe damage to the vehicle and caused injuries to bystanders in the vicinity. The area was cordoned off within minutes to allow fire services and bomb experts to work without obstruction. Forensic teams began a systematic sweep of debris, metal fragments, and possible triggering mechanisms.
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