Delhi blast probe Live Updates: Fidayeen car attack suspected in Red Fort explosion

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will hold a high-level meeting on Tuesday over the Delhi Red Fort car blast that has claimed the lives of eight people since yesterday.

The blast in the national capital has put most parts of India on high alert, with police ramping up inspection of cars leaving and entering big cities. The incident is being investigated by multiple agencies, including the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and National Security Guard (NSG).

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At 6:55 pm on Monday, a Hyundai i20 went up in flames near Red Fort Metro Station Gate No. 1 after it exploded, gutting several other nearby cars and injuring over 24 people. All nearby CCTV cameras are being examined. I have spoken to the Delhi Police Commissioner and the Special Branch in-charge, both of whom are present at the site. We are exploring all possibilities and will conduct a thorough investigation. The findings will be shared with the public,” said the Home Minister.

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Here are the latest updates on Delhi’s Red Fort blast

• Fidayeen-style attack suspected behind blast

According to a report by India TV, security agencies suspect a terror link to the blast, with a possible fidayeen-style attack in play. However, police have yet to confirm the nature of the explosion as agencies have been probing multiple angles.

• Delhi Red Fort blast Live Updates: US Embassy issues advisory

The US Embassy in India has issued an advisory for Americans residing in the country. The embassy updated its contact page with phone numbers of the consuls general across India. It advised its citizens to avoid travelling in areas surrounding the Red Fort and Chandni Chowk, steer clear of crowded places, be aware of their surroundings and stay alert in locations frequented by tourists.

• Delhi Red Fort blast Live Updates: Car parked for hours near Red Fort

According to a report by the Indian Express, the car in question was parked near the monument for more than three hours before it started moving slowly around the area.

Sources told the media outlet that CCTV footage purportedly showed the Hyundai i20 entering a parking area adjacent to the Red Fort at 3:19 pm and exiting at 6:48 pm on Monday.

“We are analysing footage from nearby roads and toll barriers to map the full movement of the car,” a police official said.

• Delhi Red Fort blast Live Updates: High alert across India

Several states and cities across India have been placed on high alert following a deadly explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening that killed at least 8 people and injured 24 others.

In Delhi, the police, National Security Guard (NSG), and other specialised teams cordoned off the area and tightened security in and around Chandni Chowk and other crowded zones.

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Delhi blast Live Updates: 8 dead, several injured in car explosion near Red Fort; Amit Shah arrives at blast site

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has also placed key installations — including Delhi Metro stations, the Red Fort, government offices, and the Indira Gandhi International Airport — under heightened surveillance.

Mumbai, India’s financial hub, has been placed on high alert, with police stepping up checks at major transport hubs and public places.