Delhi Red Fort Blast: 13 Dead, Amit Shah Calls High-Level Review Meeting
In the latest update of the Red Fort blast yesterday, the death toll has risen to 13. As the investigation progresses, the historical edifice will be closed for the next 3 days.
Moreover, the Lal Quila Metro Station has also been temporarily closed by DMRC (Delhi Metro Rail Corporation).
Red Fort Blast: What Happened On Monday
Yesterday, a blast near the Red Fort metro station in Delhi on Monday evening took the lives of eight people, bringing the death toll to 13.
More than 20 people were also fatally injured. With the investigation underway, the historical monument will remain closed to visitors.
According to Delhi police commissioner Satish Golcha, it all began when a slow-moving Hyundai i20 car was parked for 2 hours at a red light near Red Fort minutes before the blast.
While moving slowly on Netaji Subhash Marg, the explosion took place around 6:52 PM, damaging the nearby vehicles.
Witnesses, including shopkeepers present at the scene, revealed that the intensity of the blast was so high that it shattered the windows and shook buildings.
To assess the situation, teams from NSG (National Security Guard), NIA (National Investigation Agency), and the forensic department rushed to the scene and determined what triggered the explosion.
Two men, believed to be the previous owners of the i29 car, were detained by police. Around 6:55 PM, multiple calls alerted the Delhi Fire Department regarding the car blast, after which, a team of seven fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the fire.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah Holds Security Review Meeting
Reviewing the critical situation in the national capital regarding the blast that claimed 13 people dead, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday decided to conduct a high-level meeting at around 9:30 AM.
According to PTI, those who partake in the meeting included Tapan Deka (Director of the Intelligence Bureau), Satish Golcha (Delhi Police Commissioner), Govind Mohan (Union Home Secretary), and Sadanand Vasant Date (PMG IPS).
Warning To Conspirators By PM Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Offering condolences to the bereaved families of those who died in the blast, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and PM Modi assured that the culprits behind the attack would not go unpunished.
CCTV Unmasks Mystery Driver Behind Delhi Blast Car
Since an investigation is underway for the shocking Delhi blast, a fresh photo of a black masked man driving the Hyundai i20 car with a number plate HR26CE7674 minutes before the explosion ripped the vehicle.
The visuals from the parking lot revealed that the suspect was alone while entering and exiting. The police have obtained the CCTV footage.
How the Faridabad Link Led Cops to Pulwama Doctor Umar Un Nabi
Delhi’s Red Fort explosion that killed 13 and injured 21 has a connection with a Kashmir-based doctor. He is under investigation for possible alleged terror connections.
According to two officials from Delhi Police’s Special Cell, there is a possibility that Dr Umar Un Nabi from Pulwama is the suspected mastermind behind the doomed Hyundai i20 that exploded.
They also said that tracing the car’s ownership helped them uncover the Faridabad link. It was a long trail in reaching Umar, finally.
States on High Alert After Blast Near Red Fort
Following the November 10 tragic New Delhi incident, authorities have issued a high alert across several states, with security arrangements tightened. Sanjay Kumar, Odisha DGP, has stated that tight security is to be maintained by the police at religious places. The vital installations will help in keeping a close watch on any suspicious activity.
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Bhutan King Prays for Delhi Blast Victims
Expressing grief over victims of the Delhi blast on Monday, the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, organised a special prayer meeting at the Changlimethang Stadium, Thimphu. Thousands of Bhutanese have participated in it. This happened during PM Modi’s visit to the neighbouring nation.
Sri Lankan President Extends Support to India Following 10/11 Explosion
Saddened by the news of last evening's Delhi explosion, the Bhutanese King, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumar Dissanayake has also expressed his heartfelt condolences to the families of people who have lost their lives. He extended his support to India by saying on X.
UK Issues Travel Advisory After Explosion Near Red Fort
Following the explosive incident near Lal Quila Metro Station, the UK government has urged citizens to steer clear of the risk-prone areas within 10 km of the India-Pakistan border and J&K, including Srinagar and Gulmarg. It also confirmed the closure of the Wagah-Attari border.
Sheer Panic Caught on CCTV Footage as People Flee Blast Site
Fresh CCTV footage, shared by PTI, has captured the fear among people while trying to flee from the bomb blast area after a Hyundai i20 exploded near Red Fort metro station on Monday evening. Many people were killed and severely injured.
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