🚨 Explosion Near Red Fort Metro Station
- Location: The blast occurred in a parked car near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station (Lal Qila Metro Station) in Delhi. This area is directly opposite the busy pedestrian stretch of Chandni Chowk.
- Time: The explosion was reported on Monday evening.
- Casualties: Initial reports confirm at least eight people have been killed, and over two dozen (24) people have been injured. The casualties may rise.
- Damage: The blast was powerful enough that eyewitnesses reported buildings shaking up to 900 meters away. The explosion caused a massive fire, which damaged three to four other parked cars nearby.
- Response: Authorities immediately rushed seven fire tenders and bomb disposal units to the site. The area has been completely cordoned off, and a team from the Delhi Police Special Cell and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is at the spot.
- Nature of Explosion: The exact cause and nature of the explosion are not yet officially known, and an investigation is underway to determine if it was an accident or a deliberate act of terror. A high alert has been sounded across Delhi and neighboring states, including Uttar Pradesh.
đź“° Background: Recent Terror Busts in Delhi-NCR
It is important to note that this explosion follows a major counter-terror operation that was announced just yesterday (November 9th), which busted a network with links near Delhi.
Faridabad Explosives Seizure
- What Happened: A joint police operation recovered a massive cache of explosive materials from a rented accommodation in Faridabad, Haryana (part of the Delhi-NCR).
- Seized Materials: Authorities seized approximately 360 kg of suspected ammonium nitrate, along with an assault rifle, pistol, 20 timers, remote controls, and other components for large-scale Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).
- Arrests: A doctor from Jammu & Kashmir was arrested in connection with the cache, with links to the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terror group.
The fact that today’s blast occurred following the recovery of a massive cache of explosives nearby indicates a heightened security threat in the National Capital Region.
