The explosion, which occurred near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station, set off a major fire that engulfed several vehicles.
Published Nov 11, 2025 | 7:35 AM ⚊ Updated Nov 11, 2025 | 7:35 AM
Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the blast site.
Synopsis: A Forensic Science Laboratory team conducted a probe near the Red Fort metro station in Delhi, where a high-intensity explosion killed at least nine people and injured several others. Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah visited the blast site and reviewed the situation.
A Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team conducted a probe near the Red Fort metro station in Delhi, where a high-intensity explosion ripped through a slow-moving car at a traffic signal on the evening of Monday, 10 November, killing at least nine people and injuring several others.
FSL Officer Mohammad Wahid said, “The samples will be taken to the laboratory, and after that, only we can make any confirmation. Everything will be known after the examination.”
Meanwhile, a case has been registered under Sections 16 and 18 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and various sections of the Explosives Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at the Kotwali Police Station in Delhi.
On Monday night, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah visited the blast site and reviewed the situation. Later, the home minister visited Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital and met the injured people.
Shah said a thorough investigation of the case has been initiated from every angle.
“As soon as information about the incident was received, teams from the Delhi Police Special Cell, Crime Branch, NIA, NSG and FSL reached the spot. Our agencies are working to find out the cause of the blast. As soon as news of the blast was received, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called and took stock of the incident. We are investigating the matter from every angle, and until the evidence collected from the scene is fully analysed, we are not ruling out any possibility,” Shah said.
Delhi Police sources told ANI, “Delhi Police have obtained CCTV footage showing the suspect’s car entering and exiting the parking area. The footage indicates that the suspect was alone at the time. Investigators are now tracing the route towards Daryaganj, while more than 100 CCTV clips, including footage from nearby toll plazas, are being examined to establish the complete movement of the vehicle.”
Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Minister Ashish Sood met the injured patients at Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital.
The explosion, which occurred near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station, set off a major fire that engulfed several vehicles. The blast site, normally busy with commuters and tourists at that hour, was left strewn with debris.
Visuals from the scene showed several vehicles on fire and human remains scattered around the area, which is usually crowded with commuters and tourists at that time. Police have declared a high alert across the national capital.
There has not been an official comment or confirmation from the police so far about the cause and nature of the blast.
Meanwhile, the nation is on high alert after the blast and has tightened security throughout the country, including several important religious and historical sites.
Several countries expressed condolences and announced security measures after the blast.
The US State Department said in an X post, “Our hearts are with those affected by the terrible explosion in New Delhi. We continue to closely monitor the situation. Our sincere condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured.”
Following the blast, the UK issued a travel advisory against all travel to parts of India.
High Commission of Canada in India posted on X, “Canada offers its condolences to the families of the people who were killed in today’s horrific explosion in New Delhi and wishes those injured a speedy recovery.”
The government also released helpline numbers after the blast: Delhi Police Emergency: 112 (24 hours, reports of missing persons will be investigated), Delhi Police Control Room: 011-22910010 or 011-22910011, LNJP Hospital (where most of the injured are admitted): 011-23233400, Emergency 011-23239249 (can inquire in person or by phone), Delhi Fire Service: 101. Ambulance: 102 or 108, AIIMS Trauma Centre (if anyone has been shifted there): 011-26594405.
