Deadly Blast Near Red Fort Metro Station Shakes Delhi: 8 Killed, 20+ Injured
A massive explosion near Delhi’s historic Lal Qila (Red Fort) metro station on 10 November 2025 has left the national capital in shock. According to official sources, a Hyundai i20 car parked close to Gate 1 of Red Fort Metro Station exploded around 5:15 p.m., killing at least eight people and injuring over twenty others. The impact of the blast shattered nearby windows and set several vehicles on fire, prompting an immediate lockdown of the area.
Emergency services, including Delhi Police, NDRF, and the Fire Department, rushed to the scene within minutes. Seven fire tenders were deployed to control the blaze, while forensic teams and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) began examining the site to determine the cause of the explosion. Preliminary reports suggest that the blast originated inside the vehicle, but authorities are not ruling out any possibility—including sabotage or a planned terror attack.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited the blast site late in the evening, assuring that those responsible would be brought to justice. He stated that the government is not ruling out any angle, and all intelligence agencies have been placed on high alert. Security has been tightened across Delhi-NCR, with special checks at metro stations, markets, and tourist areas.
Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos, with thick smoke billowing from the vehicle and people running for safety. “It felt like an earthquake; the entire ground shook,” said a local shopkeeper. Many of the injured have been admitted to LNJP Hospital, where several remain in critical condition.
Authorities have requested citizens to avoid spreading rumors and to rely only on verified news updates. The incident has once again raised concerns over urban security, especially around Delhi’s high-footfall heritage zones like the Red Fort, which attracts thousands of visitors daily.
As investigations continue, the people of Delhi mourn yet another tragic reminder of the need for vigilance in public spaces.
