BREAKING: RED FORT BLAST – BIG Explosion near Red Fort Metro Station, Delhi

What happened: RED FORT BLAST

RED FORT BLAST: On Monday evening (November 10, 2025), a powerful explosion ripped through a parked car near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi’s old city area. The blast reportedly occurred around 6:55 p.m. local time.

Following the blast, a number of nearby vehicles caught fire, and there was widespread panic among shopkeepers, shoppers, and residents in the vicinity.

Casualties & damage

At least eight people have been confirmed dead in the explosion, and dozens more have been injured. Specifically:

• At least 24 people were reported injured, with three in serious condition.
• Witnesses described seeing body parts scattered on the road and shattered glass from nearby vehicles.
• The blast damaged three to four neighbouring vehicles and affected shops in the crowded market area adjacent to Chandni Chowk.

Location & significance

The location—outside the Red Fort Metro Station, opposite Chandni Chowk in the old city—is a highly congested and sensitive area, both from a tourist and a security standpoint. Because the blast occurred in such a central and historic zone, security agencies consider it especially alarming.

Response & security measures

• The scene was quickly cordoned off by the Delhi Police, and the special cell team has reached the spot for investigation.
• Multiple fire-tenders (at least 7 according to some reports) were deployed to extinguish the blaze.
• A high alert has been sounded across Delhi, and in other states such as Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. Key locations are under heightened surveillance.

Cause & investigation

At present, the exact cause of the explosion remains unconfirmed. Authorities are investigating whether it was a mechanical failure, accidental ignition of fuel, or a deliberate act. The fact that the explosion was so powerful—shaking buildings up to 700-900 metres away according to eyewitnesses—raises concerns that it may have involved an intentional device.

Implications & context

• The site’s busy old-city location means civilians were easily in harm’s way, raising serious concerns about public safety and counter-terror preparedness.
• The incident has come at a time when authorities recently uncovered a large explosives cache in the Delhi-NCR region (in nearby Faridabad), which also has terror links.
• Security experts are warning that this explosion may escalate tensions, necessitate stricter surveillance of crowded markets and heritage sites, and prompt a review of emergency response protocols.

What’s next

• A detailed forensic and bomb-disposal investigation is upcoming; agencies will examine CCTV footage, vehicle debris, explosive residue, and witness testimonies.
• Hospitals and emergency services in Delhi have been asked to remain on standby in case of further casualties.
• The public is urged to remain calm, report any suspicious packages or behaviour, and avoid unverified rumours.
• Media and authorities will provide updates on the identification of victims, clearer casualty figures, and whether any group claims responsibility (if it’s found to be an attack).