Red Fort Blast: FIR Registered with Serious Charges
Delhi Police has taken a significant step in the Red Fort explosion case by registering a First Information Report (FIR) that includes serious charges of murder and attempted murder. The FIR was filed early Tuesday morning at the historic Kotwali police station, marking a crucial development in the investigation of Monday's devastating incident.
Police Inspector's Account of the Blast
According to the official complaint filed by a police inspector from the local station, the officer reached the spot immediately after the explosion and witnessed the grim aftermath. The inspector reported hearing a loud sound of explosion before arriving at the scene where he discovered that several people had been killed and multiple vehicles were severely damaged.
The incident occurred on Monday evening near one of India's most iconic historical monuments. The FIR reveals that the explosion took place in a moving car, which then triggered a chain reaction causing over a dozen surrounding vehicles to catch fire. The rapidly spreading flames resulted in numerous casualties, with people either injured or killed while trapped inside their vehicles.
Legal Framework and Distress Calls
Police have booked unknown persons under multiple sections of various acts, demonstrating the seriousness with which authorities are treating this case. The charges include Sections 16/18 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), along with Sections 3/4 of the Explosive Substances Act. Additionally, the accused face charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for murder, attempted murder, and criminal conspiracy.
Investigators have revealed that shortly after the explosion, the Police Control Room received two crucial distress calls. The first call came at approximately 6:52 PM from a constable stationed at the Red Fort police post, followed minutes later by another call from a commuter who witnessed the terrifying incident. These immediate alerts helped police and emergency services respond quickly to the scene.
This explosion near Red Fort marks the first major blast incident in the national capital in 13 years, breaking a relatively long period of calm in terms of such security breaches in Delhi. The investigation continues as authorities work to identify the perpetrators and determine the exact circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
