Red Fort Blast Update: Amit Shah Arrives at Site, Directs NIA-NSG for Total Investigation
Amit Shah visits Red Fort blast site as death toll rises to 13; NIA-NSG probe every angle including terror.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday evening visited the site of the deadly explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station and met the injured victims at the hospital, assuring that the investigation would explore all leads. The blast, which ripped through a Hyundai i20 car near the Subhash Marg traffic signal, left 13 people dead and 24 injured, prompting high security alerts across multiple states. Shah later confirmed that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and National Security Guard (NSG) teams are jointly investigating the case.
Speaking to reporters, Shah said senior officers from the Delhi Police, Crime Branch, and Special Branch were deployed minutes after the incident. “Within 10 minutes of receiving information, teams from all concerned agencies reached the spot. The NSG, NIA, and forensic experts have started detailed investigations. Nearby CCTV footage is being analyzed to determine the source and cause of the explosion,” he said. The Home Minister added that every angle, including technical, criminal, and terror-related aspects, is under scrutiny.
Shah also visited Lok Nayak Jaiprakash Narayan Hospital, where many of the injured victims were admitted. He reviewed their condition and directed that the best possible medical assistance be provided. Officials said several of the injured continued to be in critical condition due to severe burn injuries caused by the blaze that followed the explosion. The Home Minister reiterated that the government would present the findings of the investigation to the public as soon as evidence is compiled.
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The explosion, which occurred near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station, set off a chain of fires that gutted several vehicles parked nearby, including e-rickshaws and autos. The sound was reportedly heard several kilometers away, spreading panic in the crowded Old Delhi area. Visuals from the scene showed charred vehicles and shattered glass strewn across the road. Forensic teams collected debris and residue samples for chemical analysis to identify the explosive material used.
Security has been heightened nationwide in the wake of the Delhi blast, with states including Maharashtra, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Kerala placing major cities on alert. Police have been instructed to step up vehicle checks, patrol crowded places, and tighten surveillance at metro stations, airports, and public venues. As investigators continue their probe, the national capital remains under a high-security blanket, with authorities calling for calm and cooperation from the public.
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