Horrific Blast Shatters Peaceful Delhi Evening
A routine Monday evening near Delhi's historic Red Fort turned into a scene of unimaginable terror when a powerful car explosion ripped through the area, claiming at least eight lives and leaving several others injured. The blast occurred around 6:40-6:45 PM outside Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station, sending shockwaves through the crowded market area.
Eyewitness Accounts: Chaos and Carnage
Shamim, a jacket vendor in the nearby kabootar market, described the moment the explosion changed everything. "The blast was so loud that the buildings shook," he recalled, his voice likely trembling with the memory. "There was a huge fireball in the air… the entire place was lit up because of the flames." He witnessed a small Ferris Wheel catching fire, with people trapped on the ride screaming for help as police vehicles rushed to the scene.
Prem Sharma, who has operated his chole bhature stall on Netaji Subhash Marg for 15 years, had a direct view of the carnage. "The car in which the blast occurred was just across the road from my stall," he stated. The impact overturned both his food stalls and left one of his workers with burn injuries. In a particularly gruesome detail, Sharma revealed: "I saw a couple of body parts fly out from the car and then ran from there."
Immediate Aftermath: Rescue and Survival Stories
The explosion's impact extended far beyond the initial vehicle, with six cars, four motorcycles, and three e-rickshaws catching fire in the chain reaction. Anuj, who was washing utensils merely five meters away, expressed gratitude for surviving the blast that sent vehicle pieces flying through the air.
Bhupinder Singh, a 48-year-old Noida resident, had a narrow escape while waiting at the traffic signal. "The moment it turned green and we slowly started moving, there was a blast — just two cars ahead," he recounted. He and others abandoned their vehicles, leaving mobile phones behind as they fled toward Bhagirath Palace for safety.
Mohsin Ali emerged as one of the many heroes of the evening, immediately rushing to help the injured. "I saw people on the road with injuries to their legs, hands and other parts of the body," he said. "I picked up an injured girl and placed her in an autorickshaw so that she could be rushed to the hospital."
Youngest Witnesses: Trauma Beyond Years
Perhaps the most haunting account came from a 12-year-old ragpicker who was filling water bottles when the explosion occurred. Driven by curiosity, he ran toward the sound only to encounter scenes no child should ever witness. "I saw one car on fire… it had spread to other cars nearby," the boy described. "I saw many bodies lying on the street. I saw a severed body and a man who had been impaled by a rod." The traumatic experience sent him running from the scene.
Dilshad Alam, a food stall owner near Meena Bazar, initially mistook the explosion for a cylinder blast. He quickly organized help, working with e-rickshaw drivers to transport two injured men and two children to Lok Nayak Hospital for emergency treatment.
As authorities continue their investigation into the November 10, 2025 blast, the area around the iconic Red Fort remains heavily secured, with police guarding the site and the community struggling to come to terms with the tragedy that transformed an ordinary evening into a nightmare.
