- A car explosion near the historic Red Fort in New Delhi on Monday killed at least eight people and injured around 19–20 others.
- The blast occurred near the Red Fort metro station and caused a fire that damaged multiple nearby vehicles, including six cars and three auto-rickshaws.
- Delhi police, fire services, and approximately 30–40 ambulances responded to the scene. The area around the Red Fort, including metro stations, major roads, and nearby government buildings, was placed on high security alert.
- India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA), the federal counterterrorism body, is leading the investigation and exploring all possibilities, including accident, sabotage, or terror-related motives.
- A former owner of the car was reportedly detained for questioning, but details remain limited.
Car Explosion in New Delhi Kills At Least 8 People
