Red Fort Terror Blast: Eight Dead as Investigation Intensifies
In a devastating security incident that has shaken the national capital, eight people were killed and over a dozen injured when a Hyundai i20 car exploded near the historic Red Fort on November 10, 2025. The blast occurred in one of Delhi's most secured areas, prompting immediate response from multiple security agencies.
Vehicle Owner Traced to Gurgaon, Claims Previous Sale
Investigators have made significant progress by tracing the vehicle registration to a Gurgaon resident, who is currently being questioned by Delhi Police. According to sources familiar with the investigation, the man has told authorities that he sold the vehicle to someone else earlier this year.
Police are now working closely with the Regional Transport Office (RTO) to verify this claim and determine the current legitimate owner of the vehicle. Sources indicate that the vehicle changed ownership in March 2025, approximately eight months before the tragic incident.
Digital Trail and Forensic Evidence Collection
After identifying the vehicle number, investigators scanned their extensive databases and discovered that the car was last captured by Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras in Badarpur, Southeast Delhi, in June 2025. This digital footprint provides crucial leads about the vehicle's movement patterns prior to the explosion.
Forensic teams have been working meticulously at the blast site, collecting numerous samples that have been sent for detailed laboratory analysis. This forensic examination is expected to reveal critical information about the nature of the explosive material and the specific cause of the blast.
High-Level Security Response and Investigation
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has taken personal charge of monitoring the investigation, emphasizing the government's commitment to bringing the perpetrators to justice. In his statement, Shah revealed that teams from Delhi Crime Branch and Delhi Special Branch arrived at the scene within 10 minutes of receiving information about the blast.
The investigation has now been escalated with the involvement of elite national security agencies. National Security Guard (NSG) and National Investigation Agency (NIA) teams have joined forces with the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) to conduct a comprehensive probe. Shah has specifically ordered examination of all CCTV cameras in the vicinity of the Red Fort to piece together the events leading to the explosion.
The Home Minister confirmed that he has personally spoken with the Delhi Commissioner of Police and the Special Branch in-charge to coordinate the multi-agency investigation. The rapid deployment of specialized teams underscores the seriousness with which authorities are treating this security breach at one of India's most iconic historical monuments.
As the investigation continues, security has been heightened across Delhi with particular focus on major landmarks and public spaces. The tragic incident has raised serious questions about vehicle-based security threats in high-profile areas, prompting reviews of existing security protocols.
