Explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort kills 11, injures 24

A powerful explosion near the Red Fort Metro Station in central Delhi has left 11 people dead and at least 24 injured, according to local authorities. The cause of the blast remains under investigation, and a high alert has been declared across Delhi, Mumbai, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.

Delhi Fire Department officials said the explosion occurred inside a parked car near the Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening. The impact caused several nearby vehicles to catch fire, resulting in extensive damage. Eyewitnesses reported seeing debris scattered across the road and hearing multiple smaller blasts following the initial explosion.

Police Commissioner Satish Golcha said the incident took place around 6:52 p.m. when a slowly moving car stopped at a traffic signal and suddenly exploded. Emergency services and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) are on the scene to determine whether the explosion was accidental or deliberate.

Authorities are urging residents to avoid the affected area as security personnel continue their investigation. Three of the injured remain in critical condition at nearby hospitals.