A powerful explosion near the Red Fort on Monday killed 12 people and injured many others. Some of the victims showed signs of damage in the lungs, ears, intestines, and abdomen, indicating that the blast occurred at a very close range, NDTV reported, citing the post-mortem report. A cross-injury pattern was observed on the bodies of some of the victims of the Delhi car blast, the channel reported, citing forensic experts of the Maulana Azad Medical College.

What is a cross-injury pattern?

A cross-injury pattern indicates that the people collided with walls or the ground due to the impact of the blast. This resulted in broken bones and head injuries in many of the bodies, experts said. Preliminary investigations indicate that a new or modified explosive material may have been used in the

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