The Delhi blasts took place on the evening of November 10, 2025, near the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi. A high-intensity explosion occurred inside a slow-moving Hyundai i20 car near Gate No. 1 of the station, leading to a fire that damaged multiple vehicles and shattered windows in the vicinity. Official reports confirm that the blast resulted in at least ten deaths and over twenty injuries.
The incident caused massive panic in the busy area, which is close to a major tourist landmark, and prompted a swift emergency response with seven fire tenders deployed to control the fire. Security agencies including the Delhi Police Special Cell, National Investigation Agency (NIA), National Security Guard (NSG), and forensic teams have been actively investigating the site.
Key developments so far include
- The blast happened in a slow-moving vehicle stopped at a traffic signal.
- CCTV footage around the Red Fort area is being examined to identify suspects and clarify the sequence of events.
- The car involved carried three occupants; authorities are tracing the vehicle’s registration and checking witness statements.
- There are no confirmed signs of a traditional bomb device such as embedded nails or wires on the victims.
- The National Security Agency (NSA) is investigating the incident, exploring all angles including terrorism or criminal motives.
- Delhi’s borders with neighboring states Haryana and Uttar Pradesh have been put on high alert with increased security deployment at sensitive locations such as railway stations and metro premises.
- The blast coincided with the recent recovery of a large quantity (360 kg) of suspected ammonium nitrate and arms from a Faridabad residence connected to a Kashmiri academic, suggesting a possible, though unconfirmed, link.
- Heightened security and alerts have been issued in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Mumbai following the incident.
- The Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured a thorough investigation and has been closely monitoring the situation, including visits to the blast site and hospitals treating the injured.
- The Delhi Police have registered a case under relevant acts including the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Explosives Act.
- The local market near the blast site, Chandni Chowk, was temporarily closed for safety checks.
The government and police continue extensive forensic examinations, witness interrogations, and surveillance analysis to uncover the motive, identify the perpetrators, and prevent further incidents. The incident took place just before important state elections in Bihar, adding to the sensitivity and urgency of the ongoing investigations.
