Blast near Red Fort Metro Station kills 8
The explosion occurred near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening, killing at least eight people.
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Fire engulfs nearby vehicles
The blast triggered a fire that damaged three to four vehicles parked close to the site, officials from the Delhi Fire Department said.
UP on red alert after Delhi blast
Following the blast near Delhi’s Red Fort Metro station, Uttar Pradesh has been placed on red alert. ADG (Law and Order) Amitabh Yash said the DGP has directed all senior officers to tighten security across sensitive districts, religious sites and border regions. Police units in every district have been instructed to remain on high alert, with orders from Lucknow to intensify patrolling and security checks in vulnerable areas, Yash told ANI.
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Casualties rushed to LNJP Hospital
The Medical Superintendent of LNJP Hospital confirmed that eight victims were brought dead, three were seriously injured, and one was stable.
Seven fire tenders rushed to spot
The Delhi Fire Department deployed seven fire tenders to control the blaze. The fire was doused by 7.29 PM, said Deputy Chief Fire Officer A.K. Malik.
Police, Special Cell begin investigation
A team from the Delhi Police Special Cell reached the site soon after the explosion. Officials said the cause of the blast remains unknown.
Capital on high alert
Following the explosion, a high alert was issued across Delhi. Security was tightened in sensitive areas and near metro stations.
Eyewitnesses recall deafening explosion
“I never heard such a loud explosion in my life. It felt like we were all going to die,” said a shopkeeper near the spot, recalling the moment of the blast.
Scene of devastation shocks locals
Witnesses described seeing body parts scattered on the road and vehicles in flames. “It was horrifying; we couldn’t understand what had happened,” said another resident.
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