A massive blast on 10 November 2025 occurred in Old Delhi, just outside the Red Fort metro station, at gate number 1, around 6:52 pm. The blast was caused by a slow-moving vehicle, which had stalled at a red signal. The blast spread fire in adjacent vehicles, such as cars and auto-rickshaws, causing an uproar in the locality. Officials say that there are at least 8 killed and several others were injured. Witnesses said that they witnessed a tremendous shockwave and the drastic destruction of stores and vehicles around the area.
The reason behind the blast is yet to be discovered, and the police did not rule out foul play. The incident led to a high alert in the whole of Delhi, and there was heightened security in the neighbouring states, such as Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. Forensic teams, NIA and other central agencies have been deployed to investigate. The venue is a tourist and historic site, which makes the event especially worrisome due to its location. The law enforcers are also investigating any other devices or other related threats. Officials continue with the rescue and investigation operations, making the situation tense.
