Delhi blast Live Updates: 10 dead, several injured in car explosion near Red Fort; Amit Shah says 'taking all possibilities into account'

At least eight people were killed and several others injured after a car exploded near the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi on Monday evening, a high-security zone, sparking panic in the area.

The powerful blast set the vehicle ablaze and spread to three to four nearby cars, officials said, prompting authorities to sound a high alert across the national capital.

Reports citing sources suggest that several people sustained injuries in the incident, some of them critically.

The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) received a call around 6:55 pm and deployed seven fire tenders, which managed to bring the blaze under control within a short time. Thick smoke engulfed the area before police and fire teams contained the situation.

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Location of the blast: The explosion reportedly occurred in a car parked outside the Lal Quila (Red Fort) metro station. The exact cause and nature of the blast are yet to be determined.

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Police at the scene: A team from the Delhi Police Special Cell rushed to the spot and cordoned off the area as forensic and bomb disposal squads began their investigation.

BREAKING: Explosion near Red Fort area in Old Delhi. Explosion near metro station.
Blasts on a day when there has been a major crackdown on terror modules plotting a strike on Delhi.

Details awaited. pic.twitter.com/tELxBP9bBh

— Rahul Shivshankar (@RShivshankar) November 10, 2025

The site has been cordoned off. Forensic experts are examining the scene to determine the cause, while authorities continue to investigate and rule out any foul play.

#WATCH | Delhi: Blast near Red Fort | Deputy Chief Fire Officer AK Malik says, "We got information that there was a blast in a car near Chandni Chowk Metro Station. We responded immediately, and seven units were sent to the spot. At 7:29 PM, the fire was brought under control.… pic.twitter.com/lhSAPPRP5m

— ANI (@ANI) November 10, 2025

Here are the live updates coming from the blast site in Delhi:

• Amit Shah reaches Lok Nayak Hospital, holds meeting with Delhi Police CP and officials

Home Minister Amit Shah arrived at Lok Nayak Hospital and held a meeting with Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha and other senior officials to review the situation following the blast.

Delhi: Blast near Red Fort Metro Station | Union Home Minister Amit Shah holds a meeting with Delhi Police CP Satish Golcha and other officials as he arrives at Lok Nayak Hospital. pic.twitter.com/K7J5e7NMIN

— ANI (@ANI) November 10, 2025

• Delhi Red Fort blast live: PM Modi expresses condolences, says reviewed situation with Amit Shah and officials

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the Delhi blast and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.

“Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in the blast in Delhi earlier this evening. May the injured recover at the earliest. Those affected are being assisted by authorities. Reviewed the situation with Home Minister Amit Shah Ji and other officials,” he posted on X.

• Delhi Red Fort blast live: NIA team at the spot | Watch

#WATCH | Delhi: National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials arrive at the spot after the blast near Gate no 1 of the Red Fort Metro station in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/0nf1BcUPtz

— ANI (@ANI) November 10, 2025

National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials reached the site after the blast near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro station in Delhi and joined other security teams in the investigation.

• Delhi Red Fort blast live: NSG, NIA, FSL teams on site, says Amit Shah

Home Minister Amit Shah said that within 10 minutes of the blast, teams from the Delhi Crime Branch and Special Branch reached the spot, followed by the NSG, NIA, and Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL). He said all nearby CCTV cameras are being examined and confirmed that the Delhi Police Commissioner and Special Branch officers are present at the site.

“All possibilities are being explored, and the investigation will be thorough. The findings will be shared with the public,” he added.

• Delhi Red Fort blast live: NSA probing the blast; all angles under investigation, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the National Security Agency (NSA) has launched an investigation into the Red Fort blast. He added that CCTV footage from the area is being closely examined and that all possible angles are being explored to identify those responsible for the explosion.

• Delhi Red Fort blast live: Blast was in Hyundai i20 with 3 occupants; forensic teams probe cause, examine vehicle remains

A blast occurred in a Hyundai i20 car carrying three occupants, officials said, adding that the explosion took place at the rear of the vehicle. No crater was found at the site, and preliminary reports indicate that none of the victims had nails or wires embedded in their bodies, nor did they suffer burns or charring.

A Special Cell team, assisted by forensic experts, is examining the vehicle remains to trace its registration details and collect crucial evidence to determine the cause of the blast.

• Delhi Red Fort blast live: India tightens security along Pakistan, Bangladesh borders

Following the car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort, security along the borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh has been heightened.

Forces have been placed on high alert, with intensified patrolling and strict surveillance measures in place to prevent any potential threat, officials said.

• Blast in Delhi live updates: Chandni Chowk market to remain closed on Tuesday

Chandni Chowk market will remain closed on Tuesday following the explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort, market association president Sanjay Bhargawa said.

The decision was taken as authorities continue with investigations and intensified security checks in the area to ensure public safety.

• Blast in Delhi live updates: Over 10 dead, several critically injured after Red Fort blast

At least 10 people were brought dead to LNJP Hospital after the car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort, while several others suffered critical injuries, officials said. Hospital authorities have called in additional medical staff to handle the emergency and ensure timely treatment for the injured, a senior doctor confirmed.

• Blast in Delhi live updates: Security tightened at Metro, IGI Airport and key installations

High alert has been issued across key installations in Delhi following the vehicle explosion near the Red Fort Metro Station.

All CISF-secured locations, including the Delhi Metro, Red Fort, government offices, and IGI Airport, have been placed under heightened security. Authorities said the situation is being closely monitored, with personnel on standby to respond swiftly to any potential threat.

• Car exploded while waiting at traffic signal near Red Fort, says Delhi Police chief

Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha said the explosion occurred around 6:52 pm when a slow-moving car halted at a traffic signal near the Red Fort and suddenly blew up, damaging several nearby vehicles. Multiple agencies have launched a joint probe into the incident, with the Delhi Police Crime Branch team already on-site conducting investigations.

• Forensic teams test Red Fort blast site for ammonium nitrate; NSG, NIA join probe

Forensic experts, NSG’s post-blast investigation team, NIA officials, and Delhi Police are jointly conducting a probe at the explosion site near Red Fort.

Sources said the site is being tested for traces of ammonium nitrate as part of the forensic examination.

• Blast in Delhi live updates: PM Modi reviews situation after Red Fort blast, speaks to Home Minister Amit Shah

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reviewed the situation following the explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort, government sources said. He spoke to Home Minister Amit Shah to assess the response on the ground and was briefed on the ongoing investigation as well as the heightened security measures across the capital.

• Blast in Delhi live updates: Kejriwal says Red Fort blast ‘deeply worrying’, demands swift investigation

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal called the explosion near the Red Fort “deeply worrying” and the reports of casualties “extremely tragic.” He urged authorities to launch an immediate probe into the incident to determine its cause and whether a larger conspiracy was involved. Kejriwal emphasised that no lapse in the capital’s security would be tolerated and called for strict measures to safeguard public safety.

• Delhi Police brief Home Minister Amit Shah on Red Fort car explosion

• Blast in Delhi live updates: Anti-sabotage checks ordered at Vaishno Devi Shrine amid heightened security in J&K

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have ordered anti-sabotage checks in and around the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine as a precautionary security measure. Forces have been deployed to conduct thorough inspections in the area to ensure the safety of pilgrims and maintain law and order.

• Blast in Delhi live updates: At least 8 dead, 24 injured in powerful explosion near Red Fort, say officials

At least eight people were killed and 24 others injured in a powerful explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort on Monday evening, officials said. Emergency teams rushed to the scene, and the injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.

• Blast in Delhi live updates: Bihar on high alert; govt assures voters of full security

Security has been tightened across Bihar following the car bombings in Delhi, officials said.

According to DGP Vinay Kumar, the state was already on high alert due to the ongoing elections. All district SPs have been directed to remain vigilant and closely monitor security arrangements.

The DGP also urged voters to come out and cast their votes without fear, assuring that adequate measures have been taken to ensure their safety.

• Blast in Delhi live updates: Uttar Pradesh on high alert; security tightened at religious sites and border areas

Uttar Pradesh ADG (Law and Order) Amitabh Yash said the DGP has directed all senior officials across the state to step up security at sensitive religious sites, vulnerable districts, and border areas. All security agencies have been put on alert, and police in every district have been instructed to remain vigilant.

An order issued from Lucknow has called for intensified patrols and strict checking in sensitive zones, ANI reported.

• Blast in Delhi live updates: NSG, NIA teams rushed to Red Fort blast site to probe possible terror link

NSG and NIA teams have been rushed to the site of the explosion, according to reports citing sources. The specialised units are expected to assist local authorities in assessing the nature of the blast and determining whether there was any terror link.

• Blast in Delhi live updates: 8 people dead in Red Fort explosion, say reports

Some reports citing sources say that eight people have died in the incident, while several others sustained injuries and were taken to nearby hospitals. Authorities have cordoned off the area, and forensic teams are investigating the cause and nature of the explosion.

• High alert in Mumbai: Police tighten security, launch nakabandi and random checks

Mumbai Police have issued a high alert across the city, directing all police stations to intensify security measures. Nakabandi operations and random frisking of suspicious individuals are being carried out, with an emphasis on gathering ground intelligence.

Patrolling has been stepped up in sensitive and crowded areas as authorities work to ensure heightened vigilance and public safety.

• Red Fort blast live: 5–6 vehicles damaged, Eco van suspected to be source of explosion Five to six vehicles were severely damaged in the explosion near the Red Fort. The blast is suspected to have originated from an Eco van, officials said. Several people sustained injuries and were rushed to nearby hospitals. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause and nature of the blast.