New Delhi, November 10, 2025 – A powerful explosion rocked the area near Delhi’s iconic Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening, claiming at least 10 lives and injuring more than 24 people. The blast, which occurred around 7 PM IST in a Hyundai i20 car parked near Gate No. 1, sent shockwaves through the crowded Old Delhi neighborhood, setting several nearby vehicles ablaze and shattering windows in the vicinity.
Eyewitnesses described hearing a deafening bang that caused widespread panic, with flames rising high into the night sky. Delhi Fire Services responded swiftly, deploying multiple fire tenders to control the fire, while ambulances rushed the injured to nearby hospitals like Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital. Reports indicate that many of the injured are in critical condition, with fears that the death toll could rise further.
Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha confirmed the incident involved a slow-moving vehicle that stopped at a traffic signal before exploding. The vehicle bore a Haryana registration plate, and investigations are underway to trace its ownership—reports indicate it was registered under the name Nadeem Khan, with police sources detaining individuals for questioning. A live bullet was also found on the ground near the blast site, adding to the mystery. Teams from the National Investigation Agency (NIA), National Security Guard (NSG), Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), and Delhi Police Special Cell are on-site, analyzing samples, reviewing CCTV footage, and probing all angles, including potential terror links or a CNG cylinder explosion. No group has claimed responsibility, and officials have urged the public to avoid rumors.
In response to the blast, high security alerts have been issued across multiple states, including Delhi, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, West Bengal, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Gujarat, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. Security has been intensified at vital installations, airports, railway stations, public spaces, and landmarks like Bhubaneswar railway station and Tirumala. The Chandni Chowk market will remain closed on Tuesday as a precautionary measure. The incident comes amid heightened vigilance following the recent recovery of explosives in Faridabad, though no direct connection has been established yet.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences to the victims’ families and reviewed the situation with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who visited the blast site and LNJP Hospital. “Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in the blast in Delhi earlier this evening. May the injured recover at the earliest,” PM Modi stated. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called the event “painful and disturbing,” extending sympathies to the affected. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta described it as “extremely distressing and alarming,” praying for the swift recovery of the injured. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, and other leaders also voiced shock and solidarity. Internationally, US President Trump is expected to be briefed on the incident.
As the investigation continues, authorities have cordoned off the area, restricting access to the Red Fort vicinity. Residents are advised to stay vigilant, report suspicious activities to local police, donate blood at nearby hospitals if possible, and rely on verified sources for updates. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families during this tragic time. Stay tuned for more developments.For real-time updates, follow us on X
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