Today in Delhi, a high-intensity car explosion near the Red Fort Metro Station resulted in at least eight deaths and over 20 injuries. The blast occurred around 6:52-7 PM local time at a traffic signal near the historic Red Fort, causing damage to multiple vehicles and sparking panic in the densely populated area. Authorities, including the Delhi Police, National Security Guard (NSG), National Investigation Agency (NIA), and forensic teams, are investigating the cause of the explosion, which remains unclear, though a CNG cylinder blast is suspected.
The incident has led to heightened security alerts, especially in nearby regions including Uttar Pradesh and Mumbai. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have been briefed and are monitoring the situation closely. Several vehicles caught fire as a result of the explosion, and eyewitnesses reported seeing body parts at the scene, describing the blast as very strong and shocking to the public.The Red Fort area, a major tourist and historic site, was cordoned off as emergency services responded to the scene. The situation remains under watch as investigations continue to determine more details about the explosion and its potential motives or causes
