Delhi Car Blast Aftermath: Lal Quila Metro Station Reopens Fully As City Returns To Normal

Delhi is gradually returning to normalcy after the deadly car blast near the Red Fort, as the Lal Quila Metro Station has now reopened completely for public movement. All entry and exit gates at the station are fully operational again, restoring regular metro services in the area. The reopening marks an important step toward stabilizing daily life in a part of the city that was shaken by the explosion.

In the days following the November 10 attack, the atmosphere around the Red Fort had been tense, with extensive security checks and restricted movement. However, as the investigation continues, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced on X (formerly Twitter) that "All the gates of Lal Quila Metro Station are now open for commuters: Delhi Metro." This announcement has helped ease the concerns of regular passengers who rely on this route for daily travel.

Markets surrounding the Lal Quila Metro Station have also resumed operations. Though business activity is slowly picking up, an underlying sense of caution remains among shopkeepers, commuters and visitors. People returning to the area for work or shopping are moving with increased alertness, even as they attempt to bring back a sense of routine. The restored footfall indicates that Delhi is gradually regaining its rhythm despite the lingering shock.

The car blast on November 10 claimed 13 lives and caused extensive damage to several vehicles parked near the site. Investigators have confirmed that the explosion involved a white Hyundai i20 driven by Umar Un Nabi, the prime accused. He died in what officials have described as a suicide attack outside the Lal Quila Metro Station. His identification was confirmed through DNA analysis carried out by forensic teams.

The ongoing investigation has exposed deeper terror links, with several other accused individuals-believed to be medical professionals associated with a terror module operating secretly from Faridabad, Haryana-already detained by authorities. Security agencies continue to examine CCTV footage, forensic evidence, and communication trails connected to the accused.

As Delhi resumes its routine and the Lal Quila Metro Station returns to full functionality, security forces remain on high alert, ensuring close monitoring while the probe progresses into one of the most serious attacks witnessed by the capital in recent years.