Delhi Blast Near Red Fort: 8 Dead, 24 Injured – Stay Alert, Stay Aware This evening, a devastating explosion near the #RedFort Metro Station in Delhi has shaken the city. According to official reports, a slow-moving car stopped at a traffic signal around 6:52 pm then exploded, triggering a fire that engulfed multiple nearby vehicles. At least eight people have died before reaching hospital and 24 more have been injured. The blaze destroyed six cars, two e-rickshaws and one autorickshaw, say fire-department officials. Eyewitnesses described the shock of the moment: “I never heard such a loud explosion ever in my life… I fell three times due to the explosion.” A local shopkeeper said he saw human remains on the road. The area has been sealed. Teams from the National Investigation Agency (NIA), the National Security Guard #NSG and the forensic laboratory are investigating. The motive behind the blast is still undetermined. Police describe it as a “vehicle explosion” and are keeping all possibilities open. “It is too early to say anything,” said a senior official. In the after-shock, heightened alerts have been issued not only in #Delhi but across neighbouring states. Patrols have been increased at sensitive sites, border areas and transit points. #DelhiBlast #BreakingNews
