A high alert has been sounded across Delhi following a deadly car explosion near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station, which claimed 10 lives on Monday evening. Several nearby vehicles were also gutted in the blast, prompting authorities to heighten security across the national capital. The explosion occurred around 6:55 PM in a car near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station. The fire quickly spread to five to six nearby vehicles, which were destroyed before the Delhi Fire Department managed to bring the blaze under control. Eyewitnesses reported that the blast was so powerful that street lights in the vicinity went off.
Emergency response
Following the explosion, seven fire tenders and 15 CAT ambulances were rushed to the scene. Multiple casualties have been shifted to LNJP Hospital, according to sources. Senior officials, including the DCP of the Special Cell, have reached the site to oversee the investigation.
High alert and security measures
In response to the incident, authorities have put Delhi on high alert, with increased patrolling and security checks at vital locations across the city. Mumbai Police have also stepped up precautionary measures in the city following the blast in the national capital.
Investigation underway
Officials are investigating the cause of the explosion. The intensity of the blast and the widespread damage to vehicles suggest a significant and powerful detonation. Authorities are working to ensure public safety while probing the incident.
