A chilling video capturing the terrifying moments before and after the explosion near Delhi's historic Red Fort has gone viral on social media platforms, revealing the panic and chaos that gripped the area following the deadly blast on Monday evening.
The Viral Footage That Captured The Horror
The now-viral video shows a bustling Delhi street with hundreds of people going about their evening, completely unaware of the tragedy about to unfold. In the footage, a digital content creator can be seen recording video just seconds before the explosion occurred. The video captures two men engaged in conversation when suddenly, a massive blaze erupts in the background, sending people scrambling for safety.
"Bhai, bhago (Brother, run)," one of the men urgently shouts in the video as the explosion occurs. The footage shows some people immediately understanding the danger and running for cover, while others appear confused about what was happening around them. The rapid transition from normal evening activities to sheer panic provides a stark visual representation of the terror that struck the area.
Investigation Reveals Car Entry Details
Delhi Police have made significant progress in their investigation, revealing that the Hyundai i20 car involved in the explosion entered the capital city from the Badarpur toll booth via the Faridabad road at approximately 8:13 am on Monday. This crucial information was obtained after authorities scanned more than 100 CCTV cameras across the city to track the vehicle's movement.
Early findings from the police investigation suggest that ammonium nitrate, fuel oil, and detonators may have been used in the blast that killed at least 13 people and left several others injured. The explosion occurred in a slow-moving Hyundai i20 car near the iconic Red Fort monument, one of Delhi's most prominent historical landmarks and tourist attractions.
Nationwide Security Alert Issued
Following the explosion, authorities have issued a high security alert across Delhi and several other major Indian cities, including Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru. The heightened security measures come as investigators explore potential links between the car owner and the Faridabad terror module, where police had seized a significant cache of explosive material just the previous Sunday.
The viral video quickly accumulated numerous reactions from shocked social media users. "This footage is terrifying to watch. Hoping everyone in the area stays safe and the investigation gets to the bottom of this quickly," one user commented. Another observer noted, "Not that I'm an expert in explosives but that doesn't look anything like a gas cylinder blast," while a third expressed sympathy: "So sad I can't even imagine what the people there are going through stay safe everyone."
As the investigation continues, multiple teams are working to piece together the events leading up to the explosion and identify all individuals involved in planning and executing the attack that has left the nation in shock.
