A post is doing the rounds on social media platforms claiming that Special CP (Law & Order) Ravindra Yadav has confirmed that the explosion near Gate 1 of Red Fort Metro Station was "an accidental CNG cylinder blast".

What did the viral post say?: It read, "Red Fort Metro Blast. The explosion at Gate 1 of Red Fort Metro has been officially confirmed as an accidental CNG cylinder blast, and not a terrorist attack, according to Special CP Ravindra Yadav (Law & Order). Stop spreading rumours. Stop blaming Muslims. Focus on facts."

Our team received multiple queries about the viral claim on our WhatsApp tipline as well. You can view other such claims here , here , and here .

What are the facts?: There is no evidence to claim that Yadav made such a statement after the recent blast. M

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