New Delhi.
The nation’s capital, Delhi, was once again rocked by an explosion on Monday evening. A car parked at a red light near the Red Fort suddenly exploded. The blast was so powerful that it shattered nearby vehicles, shattered the glass of several shops, and created panic in the area.
The explosion occurred at around 6:52 pm. Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha stated that the explosion occurred in a slow-moving car parked at a red light.
He said—
“Immediately after the blast, all investigating agencies, FSL and NIA teams reached the spot and the situation is being continuously monitored.”
Eyewitnesses reported that the blast was heard several kilometers away, completely damaging five or six vehicles parked nearby, and shattering the windows of the Red Fort Metro station.
🚗 Explosion in an i20 car, three people on board
According to police sources, the explosion occurred in an i20 car carrying three people. The explosion occurred in the rear of the car.
Investigation revealed no crater at the site of the explosion, indicating it was a superficial or low-intensity blast.
The forensic team retrieved the car’s registration number from the burned parts. The car’s number is HR-26…, registered in Gurugram, Haryana.
Police later confirmed that the vehicle was registered in the name of Nadeem, a resident of Haryana, and that the explosion may have been part of a planned terrorist plot.
🧩 NIA and forensic team investigation underway
Teams from the NIA, forensic experts, and the Delhi Police Special Cell are investigating the cause of the blast.
It is currently unclear whether it was a technical fault, a gas cylinder blast, or a terrorist attack.
Delhi Police has sealed off the entire area, and a high alert has been issued in the city.
⚠️ Delhi shaken again after 2011 – memories of past blasts revived
Delhi has witnessed several blasts before.
🔸 May 25, 1996 – Lajpat Nagar blast, 16 deaths
🔸 October 29, 2005 – Sarojini Nagar and Paharganj blasts, 60+ deaths
🔸 September 13, 2008 – Blasts in 5 areas of Delhi, 30 deaths
🔸 May 25, 2011 – Delhi High Court parking lot blast
Now the 2025 Red Fort blast has become a reminder of another dark day for the capital.
🩸 No nails or wire found – IED unlikely
Investigating agencies stated in their initial reports that no nail or wire marks, which are commonly found in IED blasts, were found on the bodies of the injured.
It is believed that the explosion could have been caused by gas or flammable material inside the car.
Burns and smoke marks were found on the bodies of the injured, indicating injuries caused by a fire.
