The UK, France, Italy, and other countries have expressed solidarity with India and mourned the loss of lives after the blast near the Red Fort here a day ago.

The US and France have also advised their nationals to be vigilant and avoid crowded places.

The explosion took place in a slow-moving car at a traffic signal near the Red Fort metro station Monday evening, killing at least 12 people and gutting several vehicles.

“On behalf of the French People and Government, I extend our deepest condolences to those who lost loved ones in the #RedFort blast. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims, and we wish a full and complete recovery to all those injured. @narendramodi @AmitShah,” French ambassador Thierry Mathou said in a post on X Monday night.

The embassy in another post also

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