Delhi Red Fort Blast: DN ENC Manoj Tibrewal shares key details; Was this a part of a larger threat?

New Delhi: A massive car blast near the Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening claimed nine lives and injured twenty people. The explosion occurred around 6.52 pm in a Hyundai i20, shaking the busy heritage area and leaving vehicles mangled across the streets. Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic as smoke and debris filled the area. Emergency responders, including Delhi Police, fire brigades, and medical teams, quickly reached the spot. Authorities declared a high alert across Delhi, cordoning off the vicinity for investigations. Manoj Tibrewal reports from the scene Dynamite News Editor-in-Chief Manoj Tibrewal provided key details, saying the real cause of the blast is yet to be confirmed. He described the scene on the ground, stating, "This road near the Red Fort is blocked, and there is currently a large gathering of police and media here." highlighting the heavy security and media presence in the aftermath of the explosion. Tibrewal confirmed that the blast injured pedestrians and damaged vehicles, emphasizing the need for a detailed forensic investigation. Delhi Blast LIVE UPDATES: What’s the situation 14 hours after the explosion near Red Fort? Dynamite News Editor-in-Chief Manoj Tibrewal Aakash reports from the ground.#RedFort #LalQila #DelhiBlast #CarBlast #DelhiBlastUpdates #DelhiPolice #DynamiteNews@Manoj_Tibrewal pic.twitter.com/l8eoqCrT9n — Dynamite News (@DynamiteNews_) November 11, 2025 Government action and probe intensifies Within minutes of the blast, Delhi Police Crime Branch and Special Branch teams reached the area. The National Security Guard (NSG), National Investigation Agency (NIA), and forensic experts from the FSL are now examining evidence from the site. Home Minister Amit Shah, in a video statement, said, “We are exploring all possibilities and will conduct a thorough investigation. CCTV footage from nearby areas is being examined, and I will visit the blast site and meet the injured.” Authorities have invoked the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) after early forensic tests and intelligence inputs suggested possible terror links. Delhi Blast: Leaders Express Grief, Urge Swift Investigation; Here’s What They Said Timing raises concerns of wider threat The blast came hours after Jammu and Kashmir Police, in coordination with central agencies, seized nearly 3,000 kg of explosives from two houses in Faridabad, Haryana. The seizure included 350 kg of ammonium nitrate, a chemical often used in bomb-making. Investigators are exploring whether the Faridabad seizure and the Red Fort blast are connected, as both incidents occurred within a short timeframe. US Embassy issues security alert The US Embassy in India issued a security advisory for its citizens, warning of the incident near Red Fort and urging caution in crowded areas. The embassy noted that while the cause of the explosion remains under investigation, multiple casualties have been reported. Several Indian states have been placed on heightened alert. Delhi Blast: Terror Attack or Mishap? Key Updates from the Red Fort Explosion Delhi remains on high alert Authorities continue to analyze CCTV footage and forensic evidence as the investigation unfolds. DN Editor-in-Chief Manoj Tibrewal’s on-ground reporting underscores the gravity of the situation and the extensive response from law enforcement. For now, the Red Fort area remains cordoned off, and Delhi stays on edge as security agencies race to uncover whether this explosion was an isolated incident or part of a larger coordinated threat.