Delhi Blast: PM Modi Takes Stock as Slow-Moving Vehicle Explosion Near Red Fort Metro Kills Several

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been closely monitoring the situation following a powerful explosion near Gate No. 1 of Delhi's Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening, which left multiple people dead and several injured. Modi spoke with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other top officials to assess the situation and coordinate the response.

Shah also held a telephonic conversation with Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha and is in contact with Intelligence Bureau (IB) Director Tapan Kumar to stay updated on the situation.

Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha said, "Today at around 6:52 PM, a slow-moving vehicle stopped at the red light. An explosion happened in that vehicle, and due to the explosion, nearby vehicles were also damaged. All agencies, FSL, NIA, are here. Some people have died, and some have been injured in the incident. The situation is being monitored. The Home Minister has also called us, and information is being shared with him from time to time."

Forensic teams and multiple security agencies, including the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), rushed to the scene. Seven fire units were deployed, and the fire was brought under control at 7:29 PM, Deputy Chief Fire Officer AK Malik said.

Eyewitnesses described the blast as catastrophic. Zeeshan, an auto driver injured in the explosion, told ANI, "The car in front of me was about two feet away. I don't know whether there was a bomb in it or something else, but it exploded. It was a Swift Dzire car."

In the aftermath, the Chandni Chowk area was cordoned off, and precautionary alerts were issued in several regions. Uttar Pradesh, in particular, has been placed on high alert. Speaking to ANI, UP ADG Law and Order Amitabh Yash said, "The DGP has issued instructions to all senior officials to increase security at sensitive religious sites, sensitive districts, and border areas. All security agencies have also been alerted. Police in all districts of Uttar Pradesh have been put on alert. Patrols and checks in sensitive areas have been increased."

A Delhi Police official said investigations are ongoing: "As of now, I can't tell you anything. Investigation is being done." Authorities are probing the cause of the blast and whether it has any links to organized terror modules.

The incident has sent shockwaves across the capital, prompting heightened security across Metro stations, public spaces, and key locations. Residents and commuters have been urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.