TL;DR: A car exploded near the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi on November 10, 2025, killing eight and injuring at least 20. Authorities are probing whether the blast was caused by an improvised explosive device (IED) or a CNG cylinder. A high alert has been issued across Delhi and nearby states.
What Happened
- A Hyundai i20 car exploded around 6:52 PM near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station in Old Delhi.
- The blast killed eight people and injured 20-24 others, some critically.
- Several nearby vehicles caught fire, and window panes in nearby buildings were shattered.
- Delhi Fire Services controlled the fire by 7:29 PM after dispatching multiple fire engines.
Official Statements
- Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha said: “The blast took place in a slow-moving vehicle that came to a halt at the Red Fort traffic signal. There were occupants in the car. The blast damaged cars nearby.”
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah, after visiting the site and hospitals, said “all angles are being probed, no possibility ruled out.”
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences and assured full assistance to victims’ families.
Investigation and Security
- Teams from the National Investigation Agency (NIA), National Security Guard (NSG), and Delhi Police Special Cell are investigating.
- Authorities are examining whether the cause was an IED or CNG/fuel tank explosion.
- Forensic experts are analyzing debris and CCTV footage; a live bullet was reportedly found at the site.
- A car owner from Gurugram has been detained for questioning after claiming he sold the vehicle over a year ago.
Background and Possible Links
- The blast occurred hours after police in Faridabad seized 2,900 kg of suspected explosives, including 350 kg of ammonium nitrate, linked to a Jammu and Kashmir-based terror module.
- Investigators are exploring possible connections between the Faridabad seizure and the Delhi blast.
Security Measures
- A high alert has been issued across Delhi, Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Bihar, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan.
- Security tightened at airports, metro stations, markets, and major landmarks.
- U.S. Embassy advised its citizens to avoid the area.
- Public urged to rely on official updates and avoid spreading unverified information.
Eyewitness Accounts
- Witnesses reported a “loud explosion” followed by flames and chaos in the crowded Chandni Chowk area.
- Some described the blast as “earthquake-like”, with body parts and debris scattered over 100 meters.
Current Status:
Investigation ongoing; authorities have not confirmed whether the explosion was accidental or terror-related. High security remains in place across the national capital.
Detailed timeline of the Red Fort blast events on November 10, 2025:
Time/Date | Event Description |
Before 6:52 PM | Hyundai i20 car parked near Gate No. 1 of Red Fort Metro Station at a traffic signal. |
6:52 PM | Blast occurs in the Hyundai i20 car, causing high-intensity explosion damaging vehicles and igniting fire. |
6:55 PM | Fire Department receives explosion call; seven fire tenders and ambulances dispatched. |
7:29 PM | Firefighters bring the fire under control after about 37 minutes. |
Evening of Nov 10 | At least 8 to 10 people confirmed dead; around 14 to 24 injured and hospitalized. |
Evening of Nov 10 | Area around Red Fort and metro station cordoned off; Delhi placed on high alert. |
Evening of Nov 10 | Investigations begin by National Investigation Agency, NSG, Police Special Cell, forensic teams. |
Evening of Nov 10 | Home Minister confirms blast vehicle as Hyundai i20 and ongoing investigation. |
Evening of Nov 10 | Prime Minister expresses condolences and urges swift recovery of injured. |
Later Nov 10 | Arrests in connected terror module and large ammonium nitrate seizure raise terror link suspicions. |
Nov 10-11 | Red Fort metro station and roads in central Delhi temporarily closed for security and investigation. |
Nov 10-11 | Forensic teams investigate whether cause was improvised explosive device or gas cylinder explosion. |