Major Explosion Rocks Central Delhi
A devastating car explosion near gate number 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station on Monday resulted in at least eight fatalities and left several others injured. The powerful blast triggered a massive fire that spread rapidly through the area, damaging multiple vehicles and creating panic among local residents and commuters.
Emergency Response and Casualty Details
According to the Delhi fire department, the explosion immediately led to a blaze that engulfed three to four nearby vehicles. Seven fire tenders were deployed to control the raging flames and prevent further damage. Teams from the Delhi police special cell and other security agencies quickly reached the spot to secure the area and begin investigations.
The medical superintendent of LNJP hospital confirmed the grim toll: Fifteen people were brought to Lok Nayak hospital, with eight declared dead before reaching the medical facility. Three victims were reported to be seriously injured, while one person remained in stable condition.
Eyewitness Accounts of Horror
Local residents described scenes of chaos and terror following the explosion. Rajdhar Pandey, a nearby resident, recounted, "I saw the flames from my house and then came down to see what had happened. There was a loud explosion that shook windows with its intensity."
A local shopkeeper provided a more harrowing account: "I never heard such a loud explosion ever in my life. When the blast happened I was sitting on a chair in my shop and I fell three times due to the explosion. I thought the earth was going to burst. I left the shop and ran, with me a lot of other families ran - it felt as if another blast would happen and we were all going to die."
Another eyewitness described discovering human remains at the scene: "First we saw lungs and we were taken aback and then we informed SHO that there are remains. When we saw someone's hand on the road, we were absolutely shocked. I can't explain it in words."
Security Measures and Investigation
Authorities have sounded a high alert across the national capital following the blast, increasing security presence at key locations throughout Delhi. Forensic teams have been deployed to examine the explosion site thoroughly, though the exact cause of the blast remains unconfirmed at this stage.
The investigation is ongoing, with multiple agencies working to determine the circumstances that led to this tragic incident. The area around the Red Fort Metro Station remains cordoned off as authorities continue their probe into one of the most significant security incidents to hit central Delhi in recent times.
