Delhi in Shock: 8 Dead in Fiery Red Fort Blast. LIVE Updates: Terror Probe Launched, UAPA Case Filed.
It was supposed to be a normal Monday evening. It was 18:52. The familiar chaos of rush hour filled the air near the historic Red Fort. A blue Hyundai i20, just one of many cars, stopped at the Subhash Marg red light.
Seconds later, it was obliterated.
A deafening explosion ripped through the air, described by one witness as a "mini earthquake." Another, shaking, told reporters, "I saw a hand on the road... One person's body was torn into pieces."
The blast was so powerful it instantly incinerated the car and engulfed six other vehicles—including auto-rickshaws and e-rickshaws—in a fireball. When the smoke cleared, the horrific toll became clear: at least eight people were dead. More than 20 others were rushed to LNJP Hospital, their lives changed forever.
Now, as a city grieves, a terrifying question emerges: Was this a tragic accident, or a calculated act of terror?
The latest live updates suggest the darkest possible answer.
Why It Matters: This Is Now a Terror Probe
This is no longer a simple "what if." Investigators are not just "exploring all possibilities"—they are actively pursuing a terror angle.
- UAPA Case Filed: Delhi Police has officially registered a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the Explosives Act. This is a severe anti-terror law, confirming authorities believe this was a planned attack.
- Elite Agencies Deployed: This isn't just a local police matter. The nation's top anti-terror agencies, including the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the elite National Security Guard (NSG), were on-site within hours, combing the wreckage for clues.
- The Faridabad Connection: The most chilling update? This blast happened just hours after a massive terror module was busted in nearby Faridabad. In that raid, officials seized a staggering 2,900 kg of explosives and arrested individuals, including doctors, allegedly linked to terror groups Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind. New reports are now linking the owner of the exploded car to this very module.
The high-level meeting of senior security officials, mentioned by Home Minister Amit Shah, is underway this morning (Tuesday) to connect these terrifying dots.
The Official Response
The nation's leadership has responded with urgency.
- Home Minister Amit Shah, who visited the blast site and the injured at LNJP Hospital late Monday night, confirmed the investigation is exploring "all possibilities" and that the results will be made public.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his condolences, posting on X (formerly Twitter): "Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones... May the injured recover at the earliest. Those affected are being assisted by authorities. Reviewed the situation with Home Minister Amit Shah Ji and other officials."
🗣️ People’s Reactions: "I Never Heard Such a Sound"
Grief, fear, and anger have flooded social media under the hashtag #DelhiBlast.
"I never heard such a loud explosion in my life," one shopkeeper told a local news channel. "It felt like we were all going to die."
"It was massive, it didn't seem like just a cylinder blast. The entire market was in shock." - Sanjay Bhargava, president of a nearby traders' association.
The blast has sent shockwaves far beyond the capital. High alerts have been sounded in Delhi, Mumbai, and across Uttar Pradesh, with security massively stepped up at airports, metro stations, and other sensitive locations. The fear is palpable.
🕵️ Expert Opinions: The Dots Connect
Security analysts are not calling the timing a coincidence. The evidence points to a coordinated and symbolic attack.
- The Target: The Red Fort is not just any landmark. It is a 17th-century symbol of India's history and power. An attack here, just meters from a busy trading hub, is designed for maximum psychological impact.
- The Timing: 18:52 is peak rush hour. The attackers chose a moment to inflict maximum casualties and sow the most chaos.
- The Context: The Faridabad bust is key. Analysts suggest the blast could have been a pre-planned attack by the same module, or a desperate, retaliatory strike after their main explosive stash was discovered.
As forensic teams sift through the charred remains and a city holds its breath, the investigation is moving at a frantic pace. This was not an accident. This was an attack on India's heart.
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