VOI World/ Desk
A powerful explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort metro station on November 10 left at least eight people dead and around 20 injured, prompting authorities to invoke the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and launch a full-scale terror investigation.
According to officials, the blast originated from a Hyundai i20 car that had been parked near the monument earlier in the day. Investigators have traced the vehicle’s registration to a doctor from Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, and are probing possible links to a terror module. Police sources confirmed that the car’s occupant has also been identified, and multiple arrests have been made in connection with the case.
The explosion occurred around 6:52 pm near Gate 1 of the Red Fort area, sending shockwaves through the busy central district. Witnesses described scenes of chaos as nearby vehicles caught fire and glass shattered across the street.
A National Investigation Agency (NIA) team has joined the Delhi Police Special Cell in examining forensic evidence from the site. Preliminary findings suggest the use of high-intensity explosives, though officials have yet to confirm the nature of the device.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited the injured at Lok Nayak Hospital and later chaired an emergency meeting to review security measures across the capital. Authorities have since raised alerts in key metros and border states.
The Red Fort area, one of Delhi’s most visited heritage and tourist zones, remains cordoned off as security agencies continue their probe. The incident has reignited concerns over urban security readiness and the vulnerabilities surrounding high-traffic heritage sites in the heart of the capital.
