Delhi Bomb Blast LIVE Updates: Delhi Police files preliminary report with MHA
A high-intensity explosion ripped through a slow-moving car at a traffic signal near the Red Fort metro station on Monday evening, killing at least nine people and gutting several vehicles, officials said.
Twenty people, including two women, were injured in the blast that took place on a busy evening when the area was milling with people. The injured were taken to the LNJP Hospital, a few kilometres away.
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On Monday evening, an explosion near Delhi's Red Fort resulted in one death and four injuries, causing a high alert in the national capital. The blast, which occurred around 6:30 PM near the Lal Quila Metro Station, involved a car and caused a fire.
Delhi Police have registered a case related to the blast near Delhi's historic Red Fort under multiple provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), the Explosives Act, and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
"A case has been filed at Kotwali Police Station under sections 16 and 18 of the UAPA, along with relevant sections of the Explosives Act and the BNS," the police stated.
Delhi CM Announces Rs 10 Lakh Aid for Families of Blast Victims
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed grief over the Red Fort blast, saying the city is “shocked and grieving.” She announced Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for families of those killed, Rs 5 lakh for the permanently disabled, and Rs 2 lakh for the seriously injured, assuring quality medical care and full government support for all victims.
Arrested Doctor Paid Rent to Store Explosives, Never Returned: Sources
Dr. Muzzamil Shakeel, a doctor from Al Falah Hospital in Faridabad, allegedly rented a room for two months for Rs 2,400 to store explosives and never came back, police sources said. Shakeel was among several doctors arrested after the recovery of over 2,900 kg of suspected ammonium nitrate, an assault rifle, and other arms linked to the terror module.
CCTV Reveals Suspect Umar Stayed in Car Over 3 Hours Before Delhi Blast
CCTV footage has shown that Umar Mohammad, the main suspect in the Delhi blast, remained inside the parked Hyundai i20 for more than three hours before the explosion. Investigators said he entered the area at 3:19 pm and stayed until 6:48 pm without stepping out once. Officials are analysing the footage to understand his actions before the blast.
Delhi Police Submits Preliminary Red Fort Blast Report to MHA
Delhi Police has submitted its preliminary report on the Red Fort blast to the Ministry of Home Affairs. The report outlines the sequence of events before the i20 car explosion and underscores the joint efforts of Delhi, Haryana, and Jammu & Kashmir Police in the investigation.
China Expresses Shock, Offers Condolences Over Delhi Blast
China on Tuesday voiced shock over the car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort that killed 10 people. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said, “We are shocked by the incident,” extending condolences to the victims’ families and wishing the injured a speedy recovery. He also confirmed that no Chinese nationals were among the casualties.
Former Landlord of Car’s First Owner Questioned in Delhi Blast Case
Police have taken for questioning a Gurugram man whose former tenant, Mohd. Salman, was the first owner of the Hyundai i20 used in the Red Fort blast. Salman, detained by a joint Delhi-Gurugram team, had sold the car in Delhi’s Okhla about 18 months ago. It later changed hands multiple times, ending up with a man named Tariq in Pulwama.
Ex-Imam Maulvi Irfan Accused of Radicalising Medical Students, Say Sources
Investigators have found that Maulvi Irfan, a former paramedical staffer at GMC Srinagar and ex-Imam, played a central role in radicalising medical students. Sources said he and two associates are suspected of having ideological links with Jaish-e-Mohammed, forming the core of the Faridabad-Delhi module.
Arrested Lucknow Doctor Led Jaish’s Women Wing Operations in India
Delhi Police sources revealed that Dr. Shaheen Shahid, a Lucknow-based doctor arrested in the Faridabad explosives case, was tasked with setting up and recruiting for the women’s wing of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in India. The wing, Jamaat ul-Mominaat, is led in Pakistan by Sadia Azhar, sister of JeM founder Masood Azhar. Sadia’s husband, Yusuf Azhar, a key figure in the Kandahar hijacking, was reportedly killed during Operation Sindoor on May 7.
Car Used in Delhi Blast Changed Hands Seven Times
The Hyundai i20 that exploded near Delhi’s Red Fort, killing nine people, had been bought and sold seven times. Sonu, the owner of Royal Car Zone who last sold the vehicle through OLX just four days ago, has been taken into custody and handed over to Delhi Police by Haryana authorities.
“Operation Sindoor Is On,” Say Government Sources After J&K Terror Attack
Government sources confirmed that Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7 after the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, is still underway. “Any act of terror would be considered an act of war against India. Operation Sindoor is on,” they said. The operation was initiated after investigators found cross-border links to the April 22 attack that killed 26 civilians.
Bhutan King Offers Condolences for Victims of Delhi Blast
Bhutan’s King, Druk Gyalpo, expressed sorrow over the loss of lives in the Red Fort blast while welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Thimphu. He said, “Let us all come together and pray for India, pray for Prime Minister Modi... and pray for the people who sadly lost their lives yesterday in Delhi.”
UP Police Raid Saharanpur Doctor Over Suspected Terror Links
Uttar Pradesh Police raided the residence of Dr. Parvez Ansari in Saharanpur over his alleged connection to a terror network. Sources said he is linked to the Faridabad terror module, where another accused, Dr. Adil, also hails from Saharanpur.
CRPF IG Visits Red Fort Blast Site, Offers Support to Delhi Police
CRPF Inspector General Rajesh Agrawal visited the Red Fort blast site in Delhi and said, “The Delhi Police will provide official information. CRPF is offering any assistance required by them,” assuring full cooperation in the ongoing investigation.
High-Level Security Meet at Amit Shah’s Residence Concludes After Over an Hour
A high-level meeting chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah ended on Monday after lasting more than an hour. Senior officials, including the Home Secretary, IB Chief, Delhi Police Commissioner, NIA and NSG heads, and the J&K DGP joined the discussion focused on national security and ongoing investigations.
PM Modi Vows Justice for Delhi Blast Victims During Bhutan Visit
Speaking in Thimphu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “Our agencies will get to the bottom of this conspiracy. The conspirators behind this will not be spared. All those responsible will be brought to justice.” Expressing grief, he added, “Today I come here with a heavy heart. The horrific incident that occurred in Delhi yesterday evening has saddened everyone. I understand the grief of the affected families. Today the entire nation stands with them.”
#WATCH | Thimphu, Bhutan: PM Narendra Modi says, "...In India, the inspiration of our ancestors is Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, meaning the whole world is one family...with these sentiments, India has also participated in this Global Peace Prayer Festival in Bhutan. Today, saints from… pic.twitter.com/QMusYi2WbK
— ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2025
Rajnath Singh Warns After Delhi Blast: “Those Responsible Won’t Be Spared”
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh condemned the deadly car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort, assuring strict action against the culprits. He said those behind the attack “won’t be spared,” emphasizing that the government will ensure justice for the victims.
Delhi Blast: Umar’s Family Members Detained in Pulwama
Two brothers of the main accused, Dr. Umar — Ashiq Ahmed and Zahoor Ahmed — along with their mother, Shameema Bano, have been detained by authorities in Pulwama as part of the ongoing investigation into the Red Fort car blast.
First Photo of Suspected Delhi Bomber Dr. Umar Emerges
The first image of Dr. Umar, suspected to be behind the Red Fort car blast, has surfaced. CCTV footage reveals his white Hyundai i20 was parked near the Red Fort Metro Station for nearly three hours before it exploded, killing at least nine people.
Red Fort Closed to Tourists Till November 13 After Car Blast
The Red Fort has been shut to visitors till November 13 following the car explosion that occurred near its metro station on November 10, 2025. Security around the monument has been tightened as forensic teams continue their investigation at the blast site.
On the Delhi blast, Bihar BJP President Dilip Jaiswal says, "This incident is very tragic. I believe that by carrying out such an incident, an attempt is being made to spoil the atmosphere of the entire country. I will appeal to the opposition leaders to speak openly against terrorism. What is Rahul Gandhi ji's compulsion?... Until we unite and raise our voices against such extremists, it becomes difficult for the government to stop such people. I appeal to everyone that there should be open opposition to such incidents."
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a high-level security review meeting at 11 a.m. in the Home Ministry office at Kartavya Bhawan. The meeting will be attended by Home Secretary Govind Mohan, the Director of the Intelligence Bureau, the Director General of the National Investigation Agency, the Delhi Police Commissioner, and other senior officials. The review comes in the wake of Monday evening’s blast in Delhi, which left eight people dead and several others injured.
Visuals from outside the previous residence of Mohd Salman, who was the owner of the Hyundai i20 car (as per the Registration Certificate) in which a blast occurred near the Red Fort at around 7 pm yesterday.
The owner of the rented flat, Suresh, says, "He (Salman) used to stay here from 2016 to 2020. The car (Hyundai i20) was registered at my address. He did not transfer the ownership of the car. Now he does not stay here..."
#WATCH | Haryana: Visuals from outside the previous residence of Mohd Salman, who was the owner of the Hyundai i20 car (as per the Registration Certificate) in which a blast occurred near the Red Fort at around 7 pm yesterday.
— ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2025
The owner of the rented flat, Suresh, says, "He… pic.twitter.com/EjlcJdR4Yw
DCP North Raja Banthia says, "An FIR has been registered under the UAPA, Explosives Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Investigation has been taken up, and there are many specialised teams of Delhi Police, FSL, NSG here on the scene of the crime, and they are lifting evidence possible to help in the investigation. The investigation is in a very preliminary stage. Any comment on that would be too premature...Post-mortems are also being conducted at LNJP. Five post-mortems have already been done...Yes, we have one or two unidentified bodies. We have already identified 6 bodies..."
Delhi Traffic Alert:
Diversions in Place Around Red Fort Post Blast, Check Routes Before Heading Out
— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) November 11, 2025
Relatives of those who were killed in the blast near the Red Fort yesterday mourn the demise of their loved ones. Eight people died in the blast.
Visuals from outside the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) mortuary.
#WATCH | Delhi | Relatives of those who were killed in the blast near the Red Fort yesterday mourn the demise of their loved ones. Eight people died in the blast.
— ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2025
Visuals from outside the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) mortuary. pic.twitter.com/ipJFClHwJa
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