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New Delhi: A massive explosion near Delhi’s iconic Red Fort this evening (around 6.50 pm) left at least eight people dead and 24 injured, sending shockwaves through the capital. The blast, which tore through a parked Swift Dzire car near Gate No. 1 of Red Fort Metro Station around 6:52 pm, sparked a fire that gutted multiple vehicles and created scenes of chaos in the crowded area.

Explosion Near Red Fort: Panic and Flames

Eyewitnesses described the moment as terrifying — a loud explosion followed by a towering fireball.

“The car in front of me just blew up — I was thrown off my auto,” said Zeeshan, an injured driver. “Flames were everywhere.”

Visuals showed the charred remains of vehicles and shattered windows across nearby buildings. At least three to four vehicles parked close by were also engulfed in flames.

Forensics, NIA on Scene; Terror Link Under Probe

Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha confirmed that forensic teams, the NIA, and FSL experts are on-site to determine the nature of the blast.

“It appears the explosion occurred inside a slow-moving vehicle that had stopped at a red light. All agencies are working jointly. The Home Minister is being briefed regularly,” Golcha said.

The LNJP Hospital later confirmed eight fatalities among the 24 admitted victims.

Delhi–Faridabad Connection Suspected

The explosion comes just hours after police in Faridabad, Haryana, uncovered a massive cache of 2,900 kg of suspected explosives from a rented house linked to Dr. Mujammil Shakeel, a physician from Pulwama (J&K).

Investigators suspect Shakeel was part of a “white-collar terror network” providing logistical support to extremist outfits. Authorities are now probing whether the Red Fort blast is linked to the Faridabad seizure.

Delhi, Mumbai, UP, Uttarakhand on High Alert

Security across Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand has been tightened. Metro stations, tourist hubs, and crowded markets are under round-the-clock surveillance.

The Red Fort area has been completely cordoned off and evacuated as bomb disposal units and NIA officers comb the site for evidence.

Symbol of India Targeted

The Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of India’s most visited monuments, lies in the densely populated Old Delhi area. The blast’s proximity to such a high-security zone has raised major concerns about urban terror vulnerabilities in the capital.

Authorities have appealed for calm, urging citizens to stay alert and report any suspicious activity as the investigation unfolds.

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