Delhi News Blast Live Updates: A powerful blast was reported in Delhi on Monday evening, as a high-intensity explosion ripped through a car parked near the busy area of Red Fort metro station. Multiple deaths have been reported due to the Delhi blast today.
At least eight casualties have been brought to the LNJP hospital.
Police have sounded a high alert in Delhi. However, it has not been confirmed yet whether the Red Fort explosion was a bomb blast. Uttar Pradesh has also been put on high alert over the incident.
Seven fire tenders were rushed to the spot with police cordoning off the area, the Delhi Fire Services said.
The blast was so powerful that it shattered windows of vehicles parked several metres away and was heard in nearby buildings of the congested area.
“The blast occurred in a car parked near Red Fort metro station gate number 1. The intensity was quite high. Injuries are feared,” said a senior official of Delhi Fire Service.
Visuals of the incident showed plumes of fire billowing from the burning cars.
An eyewitness claimed that police reached the site 30-60 minutes after the explosion occured, as per NDTV.
A team from the Delhi Police Special cell has reached the site. Investigations are on in the matter.
Speaking to ANI, Uttar Pradesh ADG Law and Order Amitabh Yash said that the DGP has issued instructions to all senior officials in Uttar Pradesh 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. An order was issued from Lucknow to increase patrols and checks in sensitive areas.
Three are seriously injured. One is in stable condition: Medical Superintendent, Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) Hospital to ANI
The powerful explosion left multiple vehicles in flames and shattering window panes, while 8 deaths have been reported so far. There are several injuries reported too.
A powerful blast was reported in Delhi today as a high-intensity explosion ripped through a car near the busy area of Red Fort.
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