At least eight people were killed and over two dozen injured in a car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station. PM Modi has taken stock of the situation, while CM Mamata Banerjee expressed shock. An investigation by Delhi Police is underway.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday expressed profound shock and grief over the tragic car blast near Red Fort Metro Station in the national capital, which claimed at least eight lives and injured over two dozen people.
In a post on X, Banerjee said, “Deeply shocked to hear about the tragic blast in New Delhi. My heart goes out to the families who have lost their loved ones, and I pray for strength and a swift recovery for all those injured.”
PM Modi takes stock of situation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took stock of the situation in the wake of the blast in Delhi and spoke to Home Minister Amit Shah, government sources said on Monday. The sources said the Prime Minister received an update on the situation.
A blast occurred near Gate 1 Red Fort Metro station in the national capital, and eight people died before reaching the hospital, while seven are injured, three of them seriously, a senior Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) Hospital official told ANI on Monday.
Investigation underway
Delhi Police officials said they are investigating the incident. “As of now, I can’t tell you anything. Investigation is being done.” DIG CRPF, who reached the spot, said it is too early to say anything. “I am just going to the site…,” he said.
Deputy Chief Fire Officer AK Malik said they received information that there was a blast in a car near Chandni Chowk Metro Station. “We responded immediately, and seven units were sent to the spot. At 7:29 pm, the fire was brought under control. All our teams are present at the spot,” he said.
Horrific eyewitness accounts
Eye-witnesses said they were shocked at seeing the loss of lives and body parts. “When we saw someone’s hand on the road, we were absolutely shocked. I can’t explain it in words…” said a local to ANI.
“When we came near, we saw body parts spread on the road. No one could figure out what happened. Several cars have been damaged,” another eye-witness said. (ANI)
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