8 killed, many injured in Echo van blast near Red Fort Metro. Police, NIA and bomb squad continue investigation on the spot. Alert in the area, movement closed in and around Red Fort. Terrorist angle not ruled out.
Delhi Red Fort Car Blast Metro Explosion latest news: The death of 8 people has been confirmed in the massive explosion that took place near Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi on Monday evening, the condition of many injured is said to be critical. Some people injured in the incident have been admitted to LNJP Hospital.
Huge blast in Eco van, three cars caught fire
According to initial investigation, the blast took place in an Eeco van. After this, a massive fire broke out in about three vehicles parked nearby; before anyone could understand anything, they were engulfed in fire. There was a stampede among the people. Delhi’s Special Cell, NIA and Bomb Squad teams have started investigation from every angle of this incident. The entire area is being searched.
Intensive search operation started in Red Fort area
Forensic experts are also collecting evidence from the spot. At the same time, the police has completely stopped movement in the Red Fort and surrounding areas. Given the scale of the blast, no terrorist incident has been ruled out. Alert has been declared in Delhi and all major states.
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High alert in the national capital after the blast
This explosion near the Red Fort is pointing towards some terrorist incident. However, something can be said officially after investigation. Meanwhile, high alert has been issued in Delhi. Generally this area is always very crowded. This is the reason why so far 8 people have died in the blast.
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The injured were admitted to NNJP Hospital.
According to reports, the people injured in the car blast have been admitted to NNJP Hospital in Delhi. The explosion was so severe that even vehicles parked 500 meters away were damaged. The glasses of many cars were broken.