Hospital officials and Delhi Police sources now confirm that eight people have died after the explosion in a car near the Red Fort Metro Station, Delhi, on Monday evening. Several others are reported to be critically injured and undergoing treatment.
The explosion, which occurred around 6:30 pm near Gate 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station, caused multiple vehicles to catch fire, leading to chaos and extensive damage. The scene remains cordoned off as forensic teams and the Delhi Police Special Cell continue their probe into the blast’s origins and whether it was a terror-related strike.
Details such as the exact cause of the blast, whether it involved IEDs or a vehicle malfunction, and potential links to extremist networks are still under investigation. Security has been escalated across Delhi, especially near historic sites, metro stations and government buildings.
Disclaimer: Information based on hospital confirmations and early police briefings. This remains a developing story and details may be revised as investigations proceed.
