Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha has given the first official statement following the deadly car blast near Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening, confirming that the explosion occurred in a slow-moving vehicle that had stopped at a red light around 6:52 PM.
Speaking to reporters at the site, Golcha said, “Today at around 6:52 pm, a slow-moving vehicle stopped at the red light. An explosion happened in that vehicle, and due to the explosion, nearby vehicles were also damaged.”
He added that multiple vehicles caught fire, and several casualties have been reported. “Some people have died, and some have been injured in the incident. The situation is being monitored. The Home Minister has also called us, and information is being shared with him from time to time,” the Delhi Police chief said.
#WATCH | Delhi: Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha says, "Today at around 6.52 pm, a slow-moving vehicle stopped at the red light. An explosion happened in that vehicle, and due to the explosion, nearby vehicles were also damaged. All agencies, FSL, NIA, are here… Some… pic.twitter.com/uIt7NRziur
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Golcha confirmed that all top investigative and forensic agencies — including the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) — are on the spot, working together to determine the cause and nature of the explosion.
According to preliminary inputs, the explosion’s magnitude suggests it was not a typical CNG blast, as initially speculated, but a deliberate high-intensity detonation. Forensic experts are analysing metal fragments, wiring, and residue recovered from the site to confirm whether an improvised explosive device (IED) was used.
The blast, which occurred near Gate No. 1 of Red Fort Metro Station, resulted in a massive fire that engulfed nearby vehicles, leaving at least eight people dead and several injured, according to hospital sources.
Delhi Police has cordoned off the entire area, and traffic diversions have been imposed around Red Fort, Chandni Chowk, and Daryaganj. Security has been ramped up across Delhi-NCR, with dog squads and anti-terror units deployed for area sweeps.
Authorities have urged citizens to stay calm, avoid the area, and refrain from circulating unverified videos or messages related to the incident.
Disclaimer: This is a developing story based on official statements and ongoing investigation updates. Further details will be shared as confirmed by authorities.
