Deadly Explosion Rocks Delhi Near Historic Red Fort
A tragic car explosion near Gate Number 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station on Monday claimed at least eight lives and left several others injured, sending shockwaves across the national capital and prompting urgent responses from political leaders nationwide.
Political Leaders Unite in Grief and Demand Justice
Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi described the news as "extremely heartbreaking and concerning" in a post on social media platform X. He expressed profound sorrow over the deaths of "several innocent people" and extended his deepest condolences to the bereaved families while hoping for the swift recovery of all injured victims.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated she was "deeply shocked" by the blast, adding that her heart goes out to the families who lost loved ones. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra echoed similar sentiments, calling the explosion "extremely heartbreaking" and offering prayers for the departed souls.
Congress' media and publicity chief Pawan Khera described the incident as "deeply distressing" and emphasized that the government must ensure a thorough and speedy investigation into what caused the tragic event.
Investigation Underway as Security Forces Respond
According to the Delhi Fire Department, the explosion triggered a significant fire that quickly engulfed multiple vehicles in the vicinity. Emergency services responded promptly with seven fire tenders deployed to contain the blaze that erupted following the initial explosion.
Teams from the Delhi Police Special Cell and other security agencies immediately reached the site to begin their investigation. Forensic teams have joined the probe to determine the exact cause of the explosion, while authorities have issued a high alert across multiple states including the national capital region.
Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed being "deeply saddened to learn about the loss of so many precious lives" and offered prayers for the grieving families. Shiromani Akali Dal chief and former Punjab Deputy CM demanded that the perpetrators "must be swiftly brought to justice," stating there should be "no mercy for those plotting terror."
The incident has raised serious security concerns in the heart of Delhi, with authorities working round the clock to establish the circumstances that led to this devastating explosion that has left the nation in mourning.
