Tragedy struck the Indian capital, New Delhi, on Monday evening when a powerful car explosion near the Red Fort Metro Station resulted in the immediate death of at least ten individuals, plunging the busy area into chaos and mourning. The blast occurred during peak evening hours, heightening the severity of the incident.
According to Indian media reports, the Fire Brigade was alerted to the explosion at 7:05 PM on Monday. Emergency services and police units were immediately dispatched to the scene of the tragedy. Media accounts suggest the blast, which took place near Gate No. 1 of the metro station, was extremely intense, with initial reports confirming nine fatalities, a figure which subsequently rose to ten.
The devastating force of the explosion caused widespread damage. Reports indicate that six cars and one rickshaw caught fire instantly, with flames reaching high into the sky. Several other vehicles were also damaged in the resultant chaos. The entire area was swiftly cordoned off as rescue efforts were launched to prevent further casualties and manage the humanitarian situation.
While there were slight variations in the initial casualty counts, the incident has raised profound security concerns regarding the safety of public spaces in the capital, especially a location as busy as the area around the Red Fort Metro Station. Authorities have launched a full-scale investigation into the nature of the blast and its potential causes, committed to identifying those responsible for this horrific loss of life
