Delhi blast Live Updates: Multiple casualties reported in car explosion near Red Fort; high alert in NCR

Multiple casualties were reported after a car exploded near the Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening, a high-security zone, sparking panic in the area. The blast set fire to the vehicle and spread to three to four nearby cars, officials said.

Reports citing sources suggest that multiple people also sustained injuries in the incident, some of them critical.

The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) received a call around 6:55 pm and deployed seven fire tenders, which brought the blaze under control within a short time. Thick smoke engulfed the area before police and fire teams contained the situation.

BREAKING: Explosion near Red Fort area in Old Delhi. Explosion near metro station.
Blasts on a day when there has been a major crackdown on terror modules plotting a strike on Delhi.

Details awaited. pic.twitter.com/tELxBP9bBh

— Rahul Shivshankar (@RShivshankar) November 10, 2025

The site has been cordoned off. Forensic experts are examining the scene to determine the cause, while authorities continue to investigate and rule out any foul play.

Here are the live updates coming from the Bomb blast in Delhi:

• Bomb blast in Delhi: 8 people dead in Red Fort explosion, say reports

Some reports citing sources say that eight people have died in the incident, while several others sustained injuries and were taken to nearby hospitals. Authorities have cordoned off the area, and forensic teams are investigating the cause and nature of the explosion.

• High alert in Mumbai: Police tighten security, launch nakabandi and random checks

Mumbai Police have issued a high alert across the city, directing all police stations to intensify security measures. Nakabandi operations and random frisking of suspicious individuals are being carried out, with an emphasis on gathering ground intelligence.

Patrolling has been stepped up in sensitive and crowded areas as authorities work to ensure heightened vigilance and public safety.

• Red Fort blast live: 5–6 vehicles damaged, Eco van suspected to be source of explosionFive to six vehicles were severely damaged in the explosion near the Red Fort. The blast is suspected to have originated from an Eco van, officials said. Several people sustained injuries and were rushed to nearby hospitals. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause and nature of the blast.