Thursday, November 13, 2025

2025 Delhi Red Fort Car Explosion

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A devastating explosion occurred near the historic Red Fort in Delhi on Monday evening, resulting in significant casualties and damage.

  • At least eight people were killed and 20 others were injured in the blast 
  • The explosion occurred at 18:52 local time (13:22 GMT) near the Red Fort metro station
  • A slow-moving vehicle stopped at a red light before detonating 

Victims Identified

  • Lokesh Agrawal: Shop owner from Uttar Pradesh, visiting a hospitalized relative
  • Ashok Kumar: Government bus conductor returning home after duty
  • Pankaj Sahni: 22-year-old taxi driver
  • Amar Kataria: 34-year-old businessman heading to the metro
  • Mohsin: E-rickshaw driver from Meerut seeking work
  • Nouman: 22-year-old cosmetics shop owner from Shamli 

Official Response

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that conspirators “will not be spared” 
  • Home Minister Amit Shah is chairing high-level security review meetings
  • The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the investigation
  • Cases registered under the anti-terror Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA)

Security Measures

  • The Red Fort is closed for three days during the investigation
  • Delhi Metro’s Lal Quila Station remains closed
  • Enhanced security measures implemented across India:
    • Secondary ladder point checking has been made compulsory at airports
    • Strict monitoring of flight operations
    • Increased vigil at India-Nepal border crossings 

International Response

  • China extended condolences through Ambassador Xu Feihong
  • Support received from Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Nepal, and Bhutan
  • Bhutan’s King led prayers for the victims at Changlimithang Stadium 

Compensation Announced

  • ₹10 lakh for families of the deceased
  • ₹5 lakh for permanently disabled victims
  • ₹2 lakh for seriously injured persons
  • ₹20,000 for those with minor injuries 

The investigation is ongoing, with authorities exploring all possibilities regarding the cause of the explosion.

Ref:

  1. https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cly94zlpl8yt
  2. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/delhi-lal-quila-metro-station-explosion-in-parked-car-near-red-fort-live-updates/article70263264.ece
  3. https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cly94zlpl8yt
  4. Youtube

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