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On Monday, November 10, eight people were killed and 24 injured in a high-intensity blast near the Red Fort metro station in Delhi. The NIA is investigating possible terror links as a nationwide security alert is issued.
1 , 7At least eight people were killed and 24 injured in a powerful explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort metro station on Monday evening, prompting a high alert in the national capital and Maharashtra. A look at the key details: (Image: PTI)
2 , 7Eight people killed in explosion near Red Fort metro station. On Monday, November 10, at around 6:45 pm, a high-intensity explosion occurred in a car parked near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort metro station. Officials confirmed that at least eight people were killed, while 24 were injured and taken to LNJP Hospital. (Image: PTI)
3 , 7Many vehicles burnt to ashes in the fire. According to Delhi Fire Service, six cars, two e-rickshaws and an autorickshaw were completely gutted in the fire caused by the explosion. Ten fire tenders were deployed and the fire was brought under control by 7:29 pm. (Image: PTI)
4 , 7Powerful impact felt kilometers away PTI reported that the blast was so powerful that it shattered the windows of vehicles parked several meters away. The sound was reportedly heard till ITO, about three kilometers away from the spot, causing panic in the nearby markets. (Image: PTI)
5 , 7Eyewitnesses recalled chaos and panic. Eyewitnesses described the scene of chaos, saying the blast appeared to have come from a Swift car. “There was something in that car that suddenly exploded,” PTI quoted an injured witness as saying. Others began running for safety as the flames engulfed nearby vehicles. (Image: PTI)
6 , 7NIA joins blast investigation. A team of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) reached the spot immediately after the blast to assist the Delhi Police in ascertaining the cause and nature of the blast. Authorities have not ruled out the possibility of a terrorist connection. (Image: PTI)
7 , 7High alert issued in Delhi and Maharashtra. After the Delhi blast, a precautionary alert has been issued in Maharashtra. Police in Mumbai and other major cities have tightened security at important establishments and public areas to prevent any possible follow-up incidents. (Image: PTI)