New Delhi: A sudden explosion rocked the heart of Delhi on Monday evening, leaving at least eight people dead and around twenty others injured. The blast occurred when a car, stationary at a traffic signal near the historic Red Fort, detonated just before 7 p.m. local time. The explosion caused severe damage to nearby vehicles and triggered panic among pedestrians in the densely populated Old Delhi area.

Authorities quickly cordoned off the area and launched an intensive investigation. Indian television channels reported that the case has been upgraded under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), India’s primary anti-terror law. While official sources confirmed that all investigative angles are being explored, the invocation of UAPA suggests that law enforcement is treating th

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