Deadly Car Blast Near Red Fort Sparks Panic in Central Delhi
On 10 November 2025, a strong explosion took place near Gate-1 of the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi around 6:55 pm. A Hyundai i20 car suddenly exploded while it was standing near the traffic signal. Immediately other vehicles around also caught fire.
According to several news, at least 8 people lost their lives and more than 20 people were injured. Several cars, auto rickshaws and nearby properties were damaged. The area had been always very crowded. So, panic spread in seconds and people started running in different directions.
Police, fire brigade and emergency teams reached within 10–15 minutes at the scene of incident. The fire was controlled by around 7:30 pm ,almost after half an hour.
Delhi Car blast near Red Fort
Sequence of Events
- 6:55 pm – The Hyundai i20 car exploded near the red light.
- 6:58 pm – Local people started running and nearby vehicles also caught fire.
- 7:05 pm – PCR vans, fire brigade and local police reached the site.
- 7:29 pm – Fire was brought under control.
- After 7:30 pm – Multiple agencies including crime branch and NIA arrived.
According to various reports, at least 8 people died and more than 20 people were injured.
Government and Police Response
Delhi Police had placed the city on high alert and checking had also increased across borders. They had sealed the blasted area and diverted traffic. Various special cell teams like NIA and NSG are also involved in the investigation.
Political leaders including the Home Minister and Delhi CM have demanded quick and transparent inquiry of the case.
Public Reaction and Panic
People near the spot described the scene was very horrifying. Many saw flames rising from multiple vehicles at once. Some reported hearing a loud “boom” sound which had made windows vibrate in the nearby shops.
This shows how easily crowded metro areas can become vulnerable in seconds.
Public Reaction
Forensic teams will focus on:
- Blast residue analysis
Samples from the car body, soil and nearby debris will be collected.
Laboratories will test if high-grade explosives were used or if it was fuel tank / cylinder-based explosion. - Trace evidence from burnt vehicles
Melted metal fragments, wiring, burnt fabric, fuel lines etc. can help understand origin point of the blast. - CCTV footage review
Investigators will analyse the movement of the car before the blast, and who was driving the car. - Owner interrogation and background
The car’s registered owner has been detained for questioning. Their call records, previous activity, and recent travel history may also be examined. - Link verification to previous explosive seizures
Recently, explosive materials were recovered in Faridabad. Forensic and intelligence teams will check if there is any link.
The final forensic report will play a major role in concluding whether this was an accident, a planned terror strike, or any other cause.
Conclusion
The blast near a historical and high-security zone like Red Fort raises serious questions about public safety in crowded places. At this moment, we must wait for proper forensic and intelligence reports rather than making assumptions.
Only after scientific evidence, chemical residue tests, CCTV analysis and interrogation details come out, the real truth behind the Delhi car blast can be confirmed.
References
- Times of India – “Delhi car blast: The blast, panic and reaction: How the events unfolded”
- India Today – “Delhi on high alert after explosion near Red Fort”
- Reuters – “Eight killed in car explosion near Red Fort”
- AP News – “Car blast near New Delhi’s historic Red Fort kills at least 8 people”
