Tragedy Strikes Delhi: High-Intensity Blast Kills 8 Near Red Fort
The national capital was rocked by a devastating incident on Monday evening, November 10, 2025, as a high-intensity car explosion near the historic Red Fort Metro Station claimed at least 8 lives and left 24 people injured. The powerful blast, which occurred around 7:00 PM IST, has immediately triggered a High Alert across Delhi and several surrounding states.
Security agencies, including the National Investigation Agency (NIA), have rushed to the scene to conduct a thorough probe, exploring all possible angles, including a potential act of terrorism.
What We Know: The Incident Facts
The explosion took place at a busy junction, near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station, at the Subhash Marg traffic signal.
The Attack Timeline and Impact
- Time of Blast: Approximately 6:52 PM IST, Monday, November 10, 2025.
- Explosion Point: The blast originated in a slow-moving vehicle, reported to be a Hyundai i20, that had stopped at the red light.
- Casualties: Initial reports confirm 8 fatalities and 24 injured, with victims rushed to LNJP Hospital.
- Collateral Damage: The intensity of the blast immediately sparked a massive fire, which quickly engulfed and severely damaged three to eight nearby vehicles, including two e-rickshaws and an autorickshaw. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a deafening sound and seeing windowpanes shattered several meters away.
The ensuing fire was brought under control by seven fire tenders from the Delhi Fire Department by 7:29 PM.
Massive Security Response and Investigation Underway
Following the incident, the response from central and state authorities was swift and massive.
Top-Level Review and Agency Deployment
- Political Response: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was briefed on the situation by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The Home Minister personally visited the injured and oversaw the immediate operational response.
- Investigating Agencies: Teams from the Delhi Police Special Cell, the Crime Branch, the NIA, the NSG (National Security Guard), and the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) are on the ground, jointly collecting evidence.
- Official Statement: Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha confirmed that all resources are focused on the site, stating, “An explosion happened in that vehicle, and due to the explosion, nearby vehicles were also damaged.”