Red Fort Blast: Delhi Police Invoke UAPA, Launch High-Level Investigation

A blast near Delhi's historic Red Fort has resulted in a case being registered by the Delhi Police under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), the Explosives Act, and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The incident, which occurred at Subhash Marg traffic signal, involved a Hyundai i20 car and led to multiple casualties and injuries.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah confirmed that the explosion took place around 7 pm on Monday. It injured pedestrians and damaged several vehicles. "This evening, around 7 pm, a blast occurred in a Hyundai i20 car at the Subhash Marg traffic signal near the Red Fort in Delhi. The blast injured some pedestrians and damaged some vehicles. Preliminary reports indicate that some people have lost their lives. Within 10 minutes of receiving the information of the blast, teams from the Delhi Crime Branch and Delhi Special Branch arrived at the spot," Amit Shah said.

Investigation Underway

Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha provided further details about the incident. He mentioned that a slow-moving vehicle stopped at a red light near Red Fort Metro Station when an explosion occurred, damaging nearby vehicles as well. "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," he said.

The police have registered a case under sections 16 and 18 of UAPA along with various sections of other relevant acts at Kotwali Police Station. The investigation is thorough with all possibilities being explored to uncover more details about this tragic event.

Casualties Reported

The Medical Superintendent of LNJP Hospital reported that fifteen individuals were brought in following the blast. Unfortunately, eight succumbed to their injuries before reaching medical care while three remain critically injured. One person's condition is stable.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been briefed about this unfortunate event and has discussed it with Home Minister Amit Shah for further updates on ongoing investigations.

Amit Shah also stated that he had spoken with both Delhi CP and Special Branch officials who are currently present at the scene ensuring all angles are investigated promptly to provide answers regarding this devastating occurrence.