 "The blast tore through a car waiting at a traffic signal close to the Lal Quila metro station, setting nearby vehicles on fire and sending people running for cover. PTI")
Fresh CCTV footage from inside Lal Quila Metro Station has emerged, revealing the moments immediately before and after the fatal car explosion near Red Fort on November 10. The blast, which killed 13 people and injured several others, sent shockwaves through the station, with the visuals showing objects shaking inside the premises as the explosion occurred at a nearby traffic signal.
The footage captures commuters entering the station when a sudden tremor shakes the entire structure, startling those inside. Some passengers are seen running further into the station as the impact becomes evident. The Lal Quila Metro Station has remained closed since the incident.
Station closure extended as security tightened
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), which had been issuing daily updates, took to X on Saturday and announced that ‘Gate number 2 & 3 at Lal Quila Metro Station are now open for commuters’,
DMRC confirmed on Thursday, November 13, that the station will remain shut until further notice for security reasons. Entry and exit have been suspended, and services will stay halted until clearance is provided by the relevant security agencies.
“The Lal Quila Metro Station will remain closed till further notice due to security reasons. All other metro stations and lines are functioning as per schedule,” the DMRC said in an official statement.
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View AllLocated on the Violet Line, the station offers access to landmarks such as Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk. Its temporary closure is expected to affect regular commuters and tourists travelling through Old Delhi, particularly during peak hours and weekends.
Security has been strengthened around Red Fort, with additional personnel deployed and intensified checks at nearby stations. Officials described the measures as precautionary, aimed at ensuring the safety of passengers and the public. As the investigation into the blast continues, commuters have been advised to monitor DMRC updates and use alternative stations, including Jama Masjid, Delhi Gate and Kashmere Gate, which remain operational.
Authorities have not indicated how long the closure will last but said that services at Lal Quila Metro Station will resume once the security situation is reviewed and considered safe.