Delhi car explosion: Eight dead in blast near Red Fort Metro Station
At least eight people have been killed in an explosion near the Red Fort in the old quarters of Delhi.
A car exploded near the historic Red Fort in India’s capital on Monday, killing at least eight people, injuring several others and triggering a fire that damaged several vehicles, New Delhi police said. Local reports say at least another 11 people were also wounded in the blast on Monday (November 10).
Several fire engines rushed to the scene after the blast was reported near one of the gates of the Red Fort metro station, the city’s fire services said. The cause of the explosion remained unclear.
Footage of the scene shows damaged vehicles and a police cordon at the site with several vehicles caught in the blast.
Speaking to local media, provincial official Amitabh Yash said all senior Uttar Pradesh officials have been instructed to increase security at religious sites, sensitive districts and border areas. Police in Uttar Pradesh have also been put on alert, and patrols and checks are to be increased.
Formerly an imperial palace, the Red Fort is a major tourist attraction in New Delhi.