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New Delhi, <\/strong>November 10, 2025: A powerful car explosion near the Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening has killed at least nine people and left 20 others injured, according to official reports. The blast, which occurred at approximately 6:52 PM near Gate No. 1 of the busy metro station, sent shockwaves across the capital and prompted an immediate high alert in Delhi and neighboring states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The explosion took place in a Hyundai i20 vehicle that was reportedly moving slowly through traffic before it detonated near the Red Fort traffic signal, one of the most crowded zones in central Delhi. The blast caused a massive fire, engulfing multiple nearby vehicles \u2014 including three cars, two e-rickshaws, and an auto-rickshaw \u2014 and leaving the area strewn with debris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Eyewitnesses described the explosion as \u201cdeafening and blinding\u201d, with several recounting scenes of chaos and panic. One local shopkeeper said,<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe car suddenly burst into flames with a huge noise. Within seconds, everything around was burning \u2014 people were screaming and running for their lives.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Officials at Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) Hospital confirmed that nine victims were declared dead upon arrival, while 20 others are receiving treatment for burns and blast-related injuries. Several remain in critical condition, and authorities have appealed for blood donations to aid the victims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Following the explosion, Delhi Police, the National Investigation Agency (NIA), the National Security Guard (NSG), and teams from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) swiftly cordoned off the site to begin a comprehensive investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Initial findings indicate that the car was registered in Haryana. Investigators have traced the vehicle\u2019s ownership history \u2014 from a former owner in Gurugram, to a buyer in Delhi\u2019s Okhla area, and possibly to an individual from Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir. Authorities are verifying whether the car carried any improvised explosive device (IED) or if the blast resulted from mechanical or chemical ignition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were briefed on the situation shortly after the blast. \u201cThe government is exploring all possibilities. No angle will be ruled out \u2014 whether it\u2019s terror-related or otherwise. Those responsible will face the strongest possible action.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Prime Minister Modi, in a late-night communication, condoled the loss of lives and directed authorities to provide all possible assistance to victims and their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Delhi Police Commissioner has confirmed that security across the National Capital Region (NCR) has been tightened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While the cause and motive behind the explosion are still under investigation, officials have not ruled out the possibility of terrorist involvement. A preliminary report from the forensic team is expected within 24 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Red Fort area, a key heritage and tourist site, remains sealed off as investigators continue to collect samples and reconstruct the sequence of events leading up to the blast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is one of the deadliest explosions in Delhi in recent years, raising renewed concerns over urban security and the vulnerability of high-traffic zones in the capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" New Delhi, November 10, 2025: A powerful car explosion near the Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening has killed at least nine people and left 20 others injured, according to official reports. The blast, which occurred at approximately 6:52 PM near Gate No. 1 of the busy metro station, sent shockwaves across the capital…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6990,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6989","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-national"],"yoast_head":"\n The Incident<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Casualties and Medical Response<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Investigation Underway<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Government Reaction<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Home Minister Shah, who visited both the blast site and LNJP Hospital, stated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Security Heightened Across Capital<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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