India's capital city has been shaken by a deadly car bombing outside the historic Red Fort, leaving eight people dead and 20 injured. The blast occurred on Monday evening when a slow-moving vehicle stopped at a red light near the metro station, sparking an explosion that sent cars and motorcycles flying in all directions.
Witnesses described the scene as "chaotic" with limbs ripped from bodies and scattered across the roads. Some reported hearing a loud noise so intense it damaged their hearing, while others saw car parts flying through the air.
The police are investigating the final movements of the vehicle believed to have been involved in the explosion, focusing on who drove it into the city and why. Two people have already been detained with links to the Hyundai car used in the blast, which was registered in the neighboring state of Haryana.
Home Minister Amit Shah has vowed to hunt down those responsible, stating "everyone involved in this act will face the full wrath of our agencies." Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also warned that conspirators behind the blast will not be spared and will be brought to justice.
The government has filed a case under India's anti-terror law, the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, with the National Investigation Agency taking charge. Delhi police have confirmed they are probing all possible angles, including an accidental blast or failure in the car.
India remains on high alert, with additional security measures in place at airports and border areas. The financial capital of Mumbai has also been put under high alert following reports of potential threats.
As the investigation unfolds, officials have assured that those responsible for the tragedy will be held accountable and justice will be served.
Witnesses described the scene as "chaotic" with limbs ripped from bodies and scattered across the roads. Some reported hearing a loud noise so intense it damaged their hearing, while others saw car parts flying through the air.
The police are investigating the final movements of the vehicle believed to have been involved in the explosion, focusing on who drove it into the city and why. Two people have already been detained with links to the Hyundai car used in the blast, which was registered in the neighboring state of Haryana.
Home Minister Amit Shah has vowed to hunt down those responsible, stating "everyone involved in this act will face the full wrath of our agencies." Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also warned that conspirators behind the blast will not be spared and will be brought to justice.
The government has filed a case under India's anti-terror law, the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, with the National Investigation Agency taking charge. Delhi police have confirmed they are probing all possible angles, including an accidental blast or failure in the car.
India remains on high alert, with additional security measures in place at airports and border areas. The financial capital of Mumbai has also been put under high alert following reports of potential threats.
As the investigation unfolds, officials have assured that those responsible for the tragedy will be held accountable and justice will be served.
This senseless act of violence is a stark reminder of the fragility of life in our rapidly urbanizing world. The sheer brutality of the explosion, leaving innocent civilians maimed and bereft, underscores the need for more robust security measures and increased awareness about the risks we face in public spaces.
I mean, what's next? First it's a car bombing at the Red Fort in Delhi... how are we supposed to trust these new-fangled surveillance systems they're setting up everywhere? 
I'm not saying the authorities aren't doing everything they can, but come on! It's like, one bomb after another and no real progress on stopping them. What about the root causes of terrorism? Are we just going to keep shelling out money for more CCTV cameras instead of fixing the problems that lead to this kind of thing? 
I'm all for keeping our cities safe, but let's not get carried away with the technology, shall we? 
another city gets hit and suddenly it's a global crisis? i'm all for keeping people safe but we can't let fear take over 
. can't help but think this might be just another terrorist attack trying to get our attention or stir up more tension... what if it was an accident instead of intentional? so many questions and not enough answers 
this car bombing at the Red Fort is soooo tragic... 8 people are dead and 20 injured 
poor souls. I'm sending all my vibes to their families and loved ones 
and PM Modi is like, "we won't let them get away with this" 
anywayz, justice will be served 
we just gotta stay positive and hope that those responsible get what's coming to them 
. Eight people are dead and 20 injured, but you know what's really gonna take down the bad guys? A strongly-worded tweet from Amit Shah 
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