Published on : 11 Nov 2025, 2:30 am

New Delhi : The nation capital witnessed chaos and panic on Monday evening after a violent explosion tore through a car near the historic Red Fort, killing at least eight people and injuring several others. The blast, which occurred around 6:50 p.m. at a busy traffic signal close to the Red Fort Metro Station, sent shockwaves through one of the most crowded parts of the capital.

According to police officials, the explosion originated from a small car that was stationary at a red light. Within seconds, flames engulfed nearby vehicles, including multiple cars and auto-rickshaws, as commuters scrambled for safety. Firefighters rushed to the scene and brought the blaze under control after nearly 30 minutes of effort.

Eyewitnesses recounted scenes of

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