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Red Fort Blast News Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that all those involved in the Delhi bomb blast will be brought to justice. He made the remarks after reaching Bhutan. "Today, I have come to Bhutan with a very heavy heart. The horrific incident that happened in Delhi last evening has deeply disturbed everyone. I understand the pain of the affected families. Today, the entire nation stands with them," he said.
An explosion in a car near Red Fort on Monday evening rocked the national capital, leaving at least 12 people dead. The explosion occurred in an i20 car, and the impact damaged several nearby vehicles. Following the incident, a high alert has been sounded across Delhi-NCR, with security tightened in and around the Red Fort area.
PM Modi said that he was in contact with the agencies involved in examining this incident all night. "Our agencies will go to the very bottom of this conspiracy. The conspirators behind this will not be spared. All those responsible will be brought to justice," he said.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday held a high-level meeting with heads of security agencies. Shah who visited the blast site on Monday said the government is examining all possibilities and assured that a thorough investigation will be carried out.
- It was not a suicide attack. The suspect triggered an explosion in panic
- The bomb was premature and not fully developed, thus limiting the impact
- The explosion did not create a crater, and no shrapnel or projectiles were found. The vehicle was still moving when the blast occurred, and the IED was not equipped to cause heavy casualties.
- Raids by security agencies across multiple locations in Delhi-NCR and Pulwama, recovering significant quantities of explosives, are believed to have led the suspect to act hastily under mounting pressure.
- The suspect did not follow the usual pattern of a suicide car bombing — he neither rammed the car into a target nor collided intentionally.
- A major attack has been averted, credited to “pan-India alertness and coordinated crackdown” on suspect modules.
and bomb was prematurely blasted. The explosion did not create a crater, and no shrapnel or projectiles were found. The vehicle was still moving when the blast occurred, and the IED was not equipped to cause heavy casualties. Raids by security agencies across multiple locations in Delhi-NCR and Pulwama, recovering significant quantities of explosives, are believed to have led the suspect to act hastily under mounting pressure. The suspect did not follow the usual pattern of a suicide car bombing, he neither rammed the car into a target nor collided intentionally. A major attack has been averted, credited to “pan-India alertness and coordinated crackdown” on suspect modules.
A major blast rocked Delhi near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening, killing at least 12 people and injuring many. The blaze from the blast also spread to one or two nearby cars parked close. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, "We are conducting an investigation. I hope we will find out the cause of the blast very soon." He said that the blast took place in a Hyundai i20 car near the Red Fort at around 7 pm. It damaged three to four vehicles. Read more here
The forensic team has collected approximately 42 exhibits from the blast site, and it will begin lab testing those tomorrow. In these 42 exhibits, both tyres, chassis, CGC cylinder and bonnet parts of the i20 car have been recovered. The forensic team is taking swabs from approximately 42 of these exhibits to determine the types of explosives used.
Another CCTV footage of the i20 car has surfaced. The CCTV is from Badarpur Toll Plaza. The footage shows the suspect, Umar. Umar is seen wearing a mask in the video. The CCTV timestamp is 8:13 am, when Umar entered Delhi through the Badarpur Toll. Before this, Umar's i20 car was also seen passing in front of Asian Hospital in Faridabad at around 7 am.
Deeply saddened by the tragic car blast in Delhi that has claimed precious lives and injured many. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the swift recovery of those injured. May Almighty Allah grant strength and patience to all affected by this tragedy.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav: "PM Narendra Modi has said that all those responsible will be exposed and brought to justice. Strictest of actions will be taken against the accused. Now that the Prime Minister has said this, we have faith that he will bring out the truth, and who has carried out this attack in the heart of the National Capital, at a place where we celebrate our Independence Day, from where the Prime Minister addresses the nation. Such a major incident occurred at a place that symbolises our independence and is condemnable. The number of casualties is unfortunate. Why do we have this intelligence failure time and again?"
Death toll rises to 12 in Delhi car blast
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel, Gideon Sa'ar says, "I extend my & Israel's deepest condolences to the People of India and especially to the families of the innocent victims killed in the blast at the heart of Delhi. Wishing speedy recovery to the wounded. Israel stands with India in its fight against terror."
Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives at the office of the Ministry of Home Affairs at Kartavya Bhawan to chair another round of security review meeting following the Delhi car blast case.
The Union Home Minister, Amit Shah has handed over the probe into the Delhi blast case to anti-terror agency -- National Investigation Agency (NIA).
Woman doctor who was arrested from Faridabad was tasked with setting up the women's wing of the Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in India, according to Delhi Police sources. Shaheen Shahid, a Lucknow-based woman doctor, was arrested after security agencies bust JeM's terror module in Faridabad. Shaheen is reportedly part of Al-Falah University. An AK-47 rifle was found in her car.
At least three more doctors have been detained from Al-Falah university in Faridabad in connection with the deadly blast near Red Fort in Delhi.
Speaking to media on Delhi blast, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said, "It was an unfortunate incident. All the agencies are doing their work. We went to the hospital yesterday and met the injured persons. The government's support is with them, and their family should not face any problems."
The Bhutanese leadership conveyed their heartfelt condolences on the tragic loss of precious lives in the explosion in Delhi on November 10 and offered special prayers for all those affected by the blasts. The King of Bhutan led a prayer, with thousands of Bhutanese, for the victims of the blast in Delhi yesterday, at the Changlimethang Stadium in Thimpu.
Home Minister Amit Shah called a meeting of officials at the Home Ministry regarding the Delhi bomb blasts.The meeting will be held at 3 pm. The first meeting took place at 11 am at the Home Minister's residence. The second meeting will be held at 3 pm at the Home Ministry.
The conspirators of the Delhi blast will not be spared as the probe agencies will get to the bottom of the case, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday.
He made the remarks at an event in Bhutan a day after the car blast near the Red Fort. Twelve people were killed in the explosion.
"Today, I come here with a very heavy heart. The horrific incident that took place in Delhi yesterday evening has deeply saddened everyone," he said.
"I understand the grief of the affected families. The entire nation stands with them. I was in touch with all the agencies probing the incident," Modi said.
"Our agencies will get to the bottom of this conspiracy. The conspirators behind this will not be spared. All those responsible will be brought to justice," he said.
Police on Tuesday took the mother of the man who was suspected to be driving the car that exploded near the Red Fort for a DNA test in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said here.
"We have taken the mother of the suspect to collect DNA samples in order to match with the parts found at the scene of the blast," an official said.
Senior TMC Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday condoled the deaths in the Delhi blast and attacked the Ministry of Home Affairs over what he termed as "grave lapses" in internal security.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that all those involved in the Delhi bomb blast will be brought to justice. He made the remarks after reaching Bhutan. "Today, I have come to Bhutan with a very heavy heart. The horrific incident that happened in Delhi last evening has deeply disturbed everyone. I understand the pain of the affected families. Today, the entire nation stands with them," he said.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that the people involved in the Delhi bomb blast that killed at least nine people will not be spared. "I wish to assure my fellow citizens that the country’s leading investigative agencies are conducting a swift and thorough inquiry into the incident. The findings of the investigation will soon be made public. I want to firmly assure the nation that those responsible for this tragedy will be brought to justice and will not be spared under any circumstances," he said.
On the Delhi blast, Bihar BJP president Dilip Jaiswal says, "This incident is very tragic. I believe that by carrying out such an incident, an attempt is being made to spoil the atmosphere of the entire country. I will appeal to the opposition leaders to speak openly against terrorism. What is Rahul Gandhi ji's compulsion?... Until we unite and raise our voices against such extremists, it becomes difficult for the government to stop such people. I appeal to everyone that there should be open opposition to such incidents."
Delhi Police have recovered a suspicious black bag near the Paharganj flyover. The bag was recovered during a search. Delhi Police have been conducting searches in three areas of Delhi since last night.
Security has been stepped up on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in the wake of the Delhi's Red Fort blast. Security agencies have been placed on high alert across Jammu and Kashmir. Intensive frisking and checking operations are being conducted along the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway and other key routes.
All commuters have been requested to cooperate with security personnel during checking procedures to ensure public safety and smooth movement of traffic. The public is also advised to remain vigilant and immediately report any suspicious activity or objects to the nearest police or security authority.
Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda on Tuesday termed as "disturbing" the blast near Red Fort in Delhi that claimed nine lives, and said the union government has initiated security measures and is determined to serve justice. The JD(S) patriarch has also called on the country men to stay strong and united.
“The blast in Delhi near Red Fort is very disturbing. The union govt has swiftly put in motion a number of security measures, and is determined to investigate and serve justice,” Gowda said in a post on X.
Home Minister Amit Shah will hold a meeting at 11:00 am regarding the Delhi bombings. The Delhi Police Commissioner, Director General of Police (NIA), Director General of Intelligence (IB), and the Home Secretary will be present at the meeting. The Director General of Police of Jammu and Kashmir will also join online.
The ASI has closed Red Fort for three days after a powerful blast inside a car near the iconic historical monument in Delhi left nine people dead.
According to sources, an investigation is underway to determine whether ammonium nitrate was used along with oil (fuel) and a detonator in the powerful explosion. However, this will only be revealed after the forensic investigation report.
So far, agencies have not found evidence from the scene of the blast that is similar to previous blasts, so the investigation is now focused on the theory of ammonium nitrate, a detonator, and oil. However, forensic teams collected samples last night, and only after the report comes, the material used in this blast will be determined.
Ammonium nitrate, combined with oil, can cause a large explosion, so agencies are also focusing their investigation in this direction. It is suspected that electric detonators was also used. However, no electric device has been found, it is suspected that a non-electric detonator was used.
The Press Information Bureau's Fact Check unit trashed as "fake" a widely circulated image—showing a massive fireball and mushroom cloud—being falsely peddled as footage from the Delhi blast. The agency clarified that the photo actually dates back to an Israeli airstrike on Beirut's Dahiyeh suburb in Lebanon on September 27, 2024.
Nothing suggestive of an IED blast was found at the scene. The first FSL report will be released by 12 noon today.
The Red Fort Metro Station has been closed by the Delhi Police for security reason. Other than this, all metro stations and their gates are operational.
All those aboard the i20 car have been identified. DNA matching will be conducted.
Delhi Police conducted an overnight search operation in hotels in Paharganj, Daryaganj, and surrounding areas. The police team checked registers of all hotels. During this search, the police took four suspects into coustody for questioning.
As the probe into the Red Fort car blast intensifies, Delhi Police invoked Sections 16 and 18 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in the FIR filed. These sections deal with terrorist acts and support for terrorism. "A case has been registered under sections 16, 18 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and various sections of the Explosives Act and the BNS at the Kotwali Police Station," police said.
The blast near Delhi's Red Fort was likely a suicide attack, security agencies said. According to sources, explosives were planted in the car and detonated. The sources said that the investigation so far has revealed links to the Faridabad terror module. Intelligence agencies suspect Dr Umar Mohammed was in the I-20 car. Umar was a key member of the Faridabad-based terror module that was busted last week. Police will conduct a DNA test on the deceased passenger to confirm whether Umar Mohammed was actually in the car. was absconding, sources revealed.
A high-intensity explosion ripped through a slow-moving car at a traffic signal near the Red Fort metro station on Monday evening, killing at least nine people and injuring several others.
The Forensic Science Laboratory said that samples will be taken to the laboratory and that a clue regarding the nature of the blast will be known after the examination, news agency PTI reported. "...The samples will be taken to the laboratory, and after that, only we can make any confirmation...Everything will be known after the examination...," FSL Officer Mohamad Wahid was quoted as saying.
The US State Department Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs expressed condolences over the high-intensity blast near Delhi's historic Red Fort that took place on Monday evening, leaving at least eight people dead and many others injured.
In a post on X, it said, "Our hearts are with those affected by the terrible explosion in New Delhi. We continue to closely monitor the situation. Our sincere condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured."
Australia expressed condolences over the deadly explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort that killed eight people on Monday evening.
In a post on X, Australia’s High Commissioner to India, Philip Green, said, “Our deepest condolences go out to all those affected by the incident this evening near Delhi's Red Fort. Our thoughts are with the families who have lost loved ones, and we wish for the speedy recovery of the injured.”
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will on Tuesday hold an emergency meeting with heads of security agencies. The Delhi Police Commissioner, the Intelligence Bureau Chief, and officials related to internal security will also be present at the meeting.
The car in which the blast occurred had been sold to Tariq from Pulwama. A Pulwama connection has now emerged in the blast case.
- Delhi Police Emergency: 112 (24-hour helpline; missing person reports will be investigated)
- Delhi Police Control Room: 011-22910010 or 011-22910011
- LNJP Hospital (where most of the injured have been admitted): 011-23233400; Emergency: 011-23239249 (inquiries can be made in person or over the phone)
- Delhi Fire Service: 101
- Ambulance: 102 or 108
- AIIMS Trauma Centre (for patients shifted there): 011-26594405
President Droupadi Murmu tweets, "I convey my heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives in the blast that has taken place in Delhi. I pray for the quick recovery of those injured."
"Pained beyond words by the loss of lives in a blast in Delhi. My deepest condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. Have visited the blast site and also met the injured in the hospital. My prayers for their quick recovery. Top agencies are investigating the incident with full intensity, and will go in-depth into the incident," Amit Shah in a post on X.
The i20 car (HR26) involved in the Delhi blast was registered to Mohammad Salman of Gurugram, who was detained for questioning based on inputs from Delhi Police. Salman told police he had sold the car 1.5 years ago to Devendra, a resident of Okhla, Delhi, and handed over all sale documents to Gurugram Police. Further investigation revealed that Devendra had resold the car in Ambala, Haryana. The Ambala Police are now probing this link, while Gurugram Police are coordinating with Delhi and other investigating agencies as the probe tracks the vehicle’s chain of ownership.
At least eight people killed in a car blast near Red Fort in Delhi.
- A blast occurred in a Hyundai i20 car near Red Fort in Delhi around 7 pm on Monday.
- Due to the explosion, 3–4 vehicles were damaged and several people were injured, while some lost their lives.
- Hospital sources have confirmed that eight people have died so far; others are undergoing treatment.
- The government has launched a thorough investigation, keeping all angles open.
- Following the blast, teams from Delhi Police Special Cell, Crime Branch, NIA, SPG, and FSL reached the spot and began investigations immediately.
- The senior-most FSL team is also on-site to assist in forensic analysis.
- Amit Shah said he is confident the agencies will soon determine the cause of the explosion.
- Shah added that he received a call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi soon after the incident.
- After obtaining preliminary details, he briefed the Prime Minister on the situation.
- The Home Minister said he is heading to the blast site and will chair a high-level meeting with senior officials tomorrow morning at the Home Ministry to review the investigation.
- The blast occurred in a moving car.
- The vehicle, which exploded, had a Haryana registration number.
- The Delhi Police is in contact with the Haryana Police regarding the incident.
- The owner of the car has been identified through registration details.
- A team from the Delhi Police Special Cell has been dispatched to Haryana for further investigation.
Rajnath Singh on X: "The car blast incident in Delhi is extremely painful and disturbing. At this moment of immense grief, I extend my sincerest condolences to the families of the deceased. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured."
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in a post on X: "Extremely distressing to hear about the news of a car explosion near Red Fort Metro Station, Delhi. Initial reports suggest that several precious lives have been lost in this incident. In this moment of grief, our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families, and we pray for the swift recovery of the injured. The government must ensure a prompt and thorough investigation into this blast which has taken in a high security and often crowded place, so that those responsible for this lapse and incident are held accountable."
"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", PM Modi in a post on X
The car in which the blast occurred was registered under HR26. It is registered in the name of a person identified as Nadeem Khan, according to sources.
Following the blast near Red Fort Metro station, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has issued a high alert across the country — including airports, Delhi Metro, heritage sites, government buildings and other key installations under its security cover: CISF
"This evening, around 7 pm, a blast occurred in a Hyundai i20 car at the Subhash Marg traffic signal near the Red Fort in Delhi. The blast injured some pedestrians and damaged some vehicles. Preliminary reports indicate that some people have lost their lives. Within 10 minutes of receiving the information of the blast, teams from the Delhi Crime Branch and Delhi Special Branch arrived at the spot. The NSG and NIA teams, along with the FSL, have now begun a thorough investigation. Orders have been given to examine all nearby CCTV cameras. I have also spoken to the Delhi CP and the Special Branch in-charge. The Delhi CP and the Special Branch in-charge are present at the spot. We are exploring all possibilities and will conduct a thorough investigation, taking all possibilities into account. All options will be investigated immediately and we will present the results to the public. I will be heading to the spot shortly and will also visit the hospital immediately."
Following the car blast in Delhi, the Chandni Chowk market has been closed until tomorrow. The market is near the blast site.
- Bihar is on high alert following the Delhi blast. Teams are on alert in Bihar, and everyone is being checked.
- Security has been tightened across Chandigarh after a blast in Delhi. Police are on high alert.
- Kerala Police Chief Ravada Azad Chandrasekhar has directed the police to strengthen security across the state.
- An alert has also been issued in Haryana. The government has issued instructions to all district magistrates.
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, after receiving information about the incident from Director General of Police Rajiv Krishna, has given instructions to keep the entire police force in Uttar Pradesh on high alert and ensure intensive checking and security arrangements.
At least 10 people were killed and over 30 others injured after an explosion in an i20 car near Red Fort rocked the national capital on Monday evening.
- The blast occurred inside the car, which had a few other passengers on board.
- The explosion took place towards the rear side of the vehicle.
- No crater was found at the spot after the blast.
- None of the injured have nail or wire wounds, which are usually found in explosive incidents.
- Those injured -- and even the deceased -- do not have burn marks or blackened skin, suggesting the impact may not have been caused by a high-intensity explosive.
- The Special Cell team, along with forensic experts, is examining the damaged parts of the vehicle to trace its registration number.
Death toll in the blast near Red Fort in Delhi rises to 11, over 30 injured
Today at around 6.52 pm, a slow-moving vehicle stopped at the red light. An explosion happened in that vehicle, and due to the explosion, nearby vehicles were also damaged. All agencies, FSL, NIA, are here. Some people have died, and some have been injured in the incident. The situation is being monitored. The Home Minister has also called us, and information is being shared with him from time to time: Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha
The blast occurred in a slow-moving car while it was on the move, with people inside the vehicle at the time of the explosion.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took stock of the situation following the blast in Delhi. He spoke to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and sought an update on the developments.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah immediately spoke with the Delhi Police Commissioner after the incident. Teams from the NSG, NIA, and the forensic department were rushed to the spot. The Home Minister remains in continuous touch with the IB Director regarding the Delhi incident.
Delhi Special Cell and NIA have joined investigation in the blast near Red Fort. Delhi Police have, meanwhile, secured CCTV footages from around the area.
Entire Delhi-NCR and Mumbai have been placed under high alert after blast in Delhi
Speaking to ANI, Uttar Pradesh ADG Law and Order Amitabh Yash said that the DGP has issued instructions to all senior officials in Uttar Pradesh to increase security at sensitive religious sites, sensitive districts, and border areas. All security agencies have also been alerted. Police in all districts of Uttar Pradesh have been put on alert. An order was issued from Lucknow to increase patrols and checks in sensitive areas.
The injured are being treated at LNJP hospital in national capital.
A blast in an Eco Van near gate number 1 of Red Fort was reported on Monday evening.
The nature of blast is not known yet. Teams of fire brigade and police at the spot.
At least eight people has been killed while several others have suffered injuries in the blast.
An eyewitness said the explosion was so powerful that nearby houses shook and shop windows shattered. "Before we could understand anything, the car in which the blast occurred and the vehicles around it turned into fireballs," the eyewitness added.
A high alert has been sounded in the national capital following the incident.
