An explosion near Gate No. 1 of Delhi’s Red Fort (Lal Qila) Metro Station on Monday evening sent shockwaves across the national capital, triggering alarm in one of the city’s highest-security zones.
At least eight were dead and several injured in the bast. Eight bodies have been brought to LNJP Hospital following the powerful explosion, official sources told IBNS.
“Eight people were dead and 24 others injured,” the hospital sources said.
Officials said a car caught fire following the blast, which also led to three nearby vehicles being engulfed in flames.
According to the Delhi Fire Department, a distress call was received around 6:55 pm, after which seven fire tenders and 15 CAT ambulances were rushed to the spot.
Firefighters managed to control the blaze after a brief but intense operation.
Preliminary reports suggest that several people may have been injured and killed, though authorities have not yet confirmed the exact number or the severity of their injuries. The cause of the explosion remains unclear and is currently under investigation.
Forensic experts and senior police officials reached the site soon after the incident. The entire area has been cordoned off, and security agencies are on high alert as investigators examine whether the blast was accidental or deliberate.
“Samples from the spot are being collected for forensic analysis. We are not ruling out any angle at this stage,” a senior Delhi Police officer said.
The explosion occurred near one of Delhi’s most iconic heritage landmarks, close to the bustling metro station, leading to temporary traffic diversions in the surrounding areas.
Authorities have urged citizens not to spread misinformation and to rely on official sources for updates as the probe continues.
The incident came just hours after a joint team of the Jammu and Kashmir Police and Haryana Police busted an alleged inter-state terror module, seizing more than 350 kg of suspected ammonium nitrate from a village in Haryana’s Faridabad — barely 50 kilometres from Delhi.
Media reports also said an assault rifle and a cache of arms and ammunition were recovered during the operation, which is believed to be linked to individuals associated with a medical college in Faridabad.
This is a developing story. More details will be published as authorities release further information.
