Blast near Red Fort shakes New Delhi, leaves eight dead

A powerful car explosion near Gate No. 1 of Red Fort Metro Station in Old Delhi killed at least eight people and injured several others during evening rush-hour. Fire engulfed multiple vehicles before being controlled. Delhi Police spokesperson Sanjay Tyagi stated the cause is under investigation. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and PM Modi were briefed; a multi-agency response including forensic and counter-terror units was mobilized. No group claimed responsibility. The incident triggered a nationwide security alert, with heightened patrols in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Mumbai. The Red Fort is a 17th-century Mughal fortress and tourist attraction. The blast raises concerns over urban security and regional stability, impacting Maldives-India relations and tourism perceptions.

A powerful car explosion near Gate No. 1 of Red Fort Metro Station in Old Delhi killed at least eight people and injured several others during evening rush-hour. Fire engulfed multiple vehicles before being controlled. Delhi Police spokesperson Sanjay Tyagi stated the cause is under investigation. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and PM Modi were briefed; a multi-agency response including forensic and counter-terror units was mobilized. No group claimed responsibility. The incident triggered a nationwide security alert, with heightened patrols in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Mumbai. The Red Fort is a 17th-century Mughal fortress and tourist attraction. The blast raises concerns over urban security and regional stability, impacting Maldives-India relations and tourism perceptions.

A powerful car explosion near Gate No. 1 of Red Fort Metro Station in Old Delhi killed at least eight people and injured several others during evening rush-hour. Fire engulfed multiple vehicles before being controlled. Delhi Police spokesperson Sanjay Tyagi stated the cause is under investigation. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and PM Modi were briefed; a multi-agency response including forensic and counter-terror units was mobilized. No group claimed responsibility. The incident triggered a nationwide security alert, with heightened patrols in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Mumbai. The Red Fort is a 17th-century Mughal fortress and tourist attraction. The blast raises concerns over urban security and regional stability, impacting Maldives-India relations and tourism perceptions.

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