Last Updated:November 10, 2025, 23:24 IST

A high-intensity explosion near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station rocked the national capital, with at least 9 confirmed deaths. Nearby cities are on high alert.

A deadly explosion took place near the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi on Monday. (Image/ANI)

A deadly explosion took place near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening, triggering panic and chaos in the national capital. All nearby cities are on high alert as fire tenders and police officials assess the damage at the site. Follow LIVE UPDATES Here

Disturbing visuals emerged soon after the blast, which killed nine people and injured 20 others, as per sources. A high-intensity car explosion set nearby vehicles ablaze and shattering nearby window panes. As authorities reached the site, several charred vehicles and broken car parts could be seen on the road.

Some eyewitnesses even saw human remains on the road after the explosion. “When we saw someone’s hand on the road, we were absolutely shocked. I can’t explain it in words,” a resident told news agency ANI. “When we came near, we saw body parts spread on the road. No one could figure out what happened.”

At least 15 people brought to Lok Nayak Hospital, out of whom eight died before reaching the hospital. Three people received serious injuries.

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Entire NCR Region On High Alert

The entire National Capital Region (NCR) is on high alert after the incident, along with Mumbai, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Police are suspecting a terror attack, with one suspect in custody.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah immediately spoke with the Delhi Police Commissioner after the incident, and teams from the NSG, NIA, and the forensic department were rushed to the spot.

Officials told CNN-News18 that a call about the blast was received around 6:55 pm, following which seven fire tenders were rushed to the spot. The firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control in a short time.

According to official sources, security has been heightened across key installations and high-footfall areas, including markets and shopping malls, with the CISF and local police placed on alert. Central agencies are assessing the incident and have described the gravity of the blast as significant.

The incident occurred just hours after police uncovered an interstate terror module allegedly linked to banned organisations and seized more than 2,900 kilograms of suspected ammonium nitrate. This included 360 kg recovered earlier and an additional 2,500 kg of the explosive substance.

Aveek Banerjee

Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master’s in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international…Read More

Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master’s in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international… Read More

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