Red Fort Blast in Delhi: 8 Dead, Several Injured as Explosion Rocks Historic Lal Quila Area
New Delhi, November 10, 2025 — A powerful explosion shook the area near Delhi’s historic Red Fort on Monday evening, killing at least eight people and injuring more than twenty others. The blast occurred near Gate 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station around 6:52 p.m., sending panic through one of the city’s busiest tourist and market zones.
According to Delhi Police, the explosion originated from a white Hyundai i20 car bearing Haryana registration plates. The impact was so severe that windows of nearby shops shattered, and flames engulfed multiple vehicles within seconds. Fire and rescue teams reached the spot within minutes and battled the blaze as onlookers fled in fear. Several victims, many of whom were trapped inside nearby vehicles, were rushed to Lok Nayak and LNJP hospitals with severe burns and shrapnel injuries.
Police Commissioner Satish Golcha confirmed that eight people had died so far and more than twenty others were being treated for critical injuries. Forensic and bomb squad units have collected debris samples to determine whether the explosion was caused by a CNG cylinder malfunction or an improvised explosive device (IED). Early reports suggest traces of explosive residue were found on the car’s frame, leading investigators to suspect foul play.
Home Minister Amit Shah has ordered a high-level probe and dispatched teams from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the National Security Guard (NSG) to assist the Delhi Police in forensic examination and intelligence analysis. The area around Red Fort has been completely sealed off, with heavy police deployment across Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid, and Daryaganj. Metro services through the Red Fort station were temporarily suspended, and traffic was diverted for several hours as investigators combed the site for evidence.
The blast occurred just a few hundred meters from the UNESCO World Heritage Site, a symbol of India’s independence where the Prime Minister delivers his annual Independence Day address. The location’s significance has raised alarm among security agencies about the possibility of a targeted act. Police sources said the explosion might have been intended to cause maximum public disruption during peak evening hours.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been briefed on the situation and expressed deep condolences to the victims’ families. “The loss of innocent lives near the Red Fort is deeply tragic. The perpetrators will not be spared,” the Prime Minister stated on social media platform X. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also visited the site late Monday night and assured full support for those affected. Hospitals have been instructed to provide free emergency care to all victims.
The explosion has prompted a massive security overhaul across the national capital. High-alert orders have been issued for all major transportation hubs, including Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi Railway Station, and all Delhi Metro lines. Security checks have also been intensified at government offices and key landmarks across the city. Police have urged residents to report suspicious activity and avoid spreading unverified information on social media.
As night fell, the area around Red Fort remained cordoned off, with NIA and NSG teams carrying out forensic sweeps under floodlights. Preliminary assessments indicate the use of a high-impact explosive compound, though officials have not yet confirmed its source or make. The incident has cast a shadow over the upcoming festive season in the capital, with authorities now re-evaluating public event security measures.
The Red Fort blast, one of the deadliest incidents in Delhi in recent years, has reignited memories of past attacks and raised new concerns over urban security and intelligence preparedness. As the investigation unfolds, officials are urging calm, assuring citizens that all efforts are being made to bring those responsible to justice.
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