2025 Delhi car explosion

On 10 November 2025, a car exploded near the Red Fort metro station in Delhi, India, killing at least thirteen and injuring more than twenty people. According to Delhi Police, the blast of which the cause is suspected to be of ammonium nitrate, triggered a fire that damaged multiple nearby vehicles, including cars and auto rickshaws.

 Background 
The explosion occurred near the entrance of the Red Fort Metro Station (Lal Qila Metro) in the densely populated Old Delhi area, adjacent to the Mughal-era Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of India's most significant national landmarks. The Red Fort regularly hosts national events such as the Independence Day address by the Prime Minister, amplifying the symbolic importance of the location.

 Incident 
The explosion took place at approximately 18:52 IST (13:22 UTC) on 10 November 2025, when a white Hyundai i20 car with a Haryana registration plate stopped at a traffic signal near Gate 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station and exploded moments later.  
The high-intensity blast set nearby vehicles ablaze, shattered windows of adjacent buildings, and caused chaos in the area.  
Emergency services, including seven fire tenders and multiple ambulances, responded immediately.  
The area was cordoned off, metro station gates were closed, and the Red Fort complex was sealed for three days.

 Casualties and Damage 
Initial reports confirmed at least eight fatalities and more than twenty injuries.  
Later updates raised the death toll to thirteen, with several victims succumbing to burn and blast injuries.  
Multiple vehicles, including six cars and several motorcycles, were destroyed in the explosion and subsequent fire.

 Investigation 
Authorities registered a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), the Explosives Act, and related provisions of the Indian Penal Code, indicating that terrorism was not ruled out.  
Forensic teams collected samples from the site to determine whether an improvised explosive device (IED) was used.  
Police traced the car registration to Haryana and examined links to individuals from Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district.  
Following the incident, security was heightened across Delhi and other major Indian cities.

 Impact 
The blast occurred at a highly symbolic and crowded location in the Indian capital, sparking fears of renewed terrorist activity.  
Traffic and transport systems in Old Delhi were disrupted for hours, and the Red Fort tourist site was closed to visitors for three days.  

 Response 
Home Minister Amit Shah expressed condolences to the victims’ families and stated that all possible angles were being explored.  
The Delhi Police and National Investigation Agency (NIA) were both involved in the probe.  
In response to the incident, airports and transportation hubs nationwide were placed under heightened security.

 Unresolved issues 
As of November 2025, the precise cause of the explosion remains under investigation. Authorities have not conclusively determined whether the blast was caused by a mechanical failure, a CNG explosion, or a planted explosive device.  
No group has claimed responsibility, and police are continuing to trace the ownership history of the vehicle.

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