New Delhi, November 10, 2025:
A powerful explosion ripped through the area near the Red Fort Metro Station on Sunday evening, killing at least nine people and injuring more than twenty others, in what authorities are now investigating as a possible act of terrorism. The Delhi Police have registered a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the Explosives Substances Act, signaling that the blast is being treated as a terror-related incident.
The
Explosion
Eyewitnesses described scenes of
chaos shortly after 6:50 p.m., when a parked Hyundai i20 car suddenly
exploded near the busy metro station, just a few hundred meters from the
historic Red Fort monument. The explosion was so intense that nearby vehicles
caught fire, windows shattered, and commuters fled in panic as smoke engulfed
the area.
Police and fire teams rushed to the
scene within minutes, while forensic experts began collecting debris and
fragments suspected to be from an improvised explosive device (IED).
Initial
Probe Points to a Deliberate Attack
According to Delhi Police
Commissioner Sanjay Arora, preliminary forensic analysis suggests the presence
of high-grade explosives consistent with a planned detonation. “The
pattern of damage and residue samples indicate the use of a sophisticated
triggering mechanism. We are not ruling out a terror angle,” he said.
Investigators have also recovered
fragments of electronic components believed to be part of a timer or
remote-controlled device. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has joined
the probe, and teams are examining CCTV footage from nearby areas to trace
possible suspects.
UAPA
Invoked — What It Means
Invoking sections 16 and 18
of the UAPA places the case under India’s strictest anti-terror provisions.
This allows investigators to detain suspects for extended periods without bail
and to bring in central agencies for support.
Officials said the move was taken after intelligence inputs hinted at possible
coordination with operatives outside Delhi. Parallel searches were conducted in
Faridabad and Ghaziabad, where small caches of explosives were reportedly
found.
High
Alert in the Capital
The blast has prompted a high-security
alert across Delhi and neighbouring states. Metro stations, markets, and
tourist spots have seen intensified screening, and police patrols have been
doubled in sensitive zones.
Voices
from the Ground
Residents and shopkeepers near the
blast site recounted a terrifying few minutes.
“I was closing my shop when I heard
a thunderous boom,” said Ramesh Kumar, a vendor near Lal Quila metro gate. “The
car burst into flames — people were screaming, and there was smoke everywhere.
I still can’t believe it happened here.”
Hospitals nearby, including Lok
Nayak and LNJP, confirmed that several of the injured were in critical
condition as of Monday morning.
Historical
and Symbolic Weight
The Red Fort area, a UNESCO World
Heritage site and the venue for India’s Independence Day address, has long been
considered a high-security zone. A blast in such a symbolic location raises
serious concerns about both intelligence lapses and the continuing threat of
urban terrorism.
The
Road Ahead
As investigators piece together the
timeline, the key questions remain: who planted the explosive, how the car was
rigged, and whether it was a lone act or part of a broader network.
Security experts believe the use of a car bomb near a landmark may signal a
shift toward “psychological targeting” — aiming to spread fear rather than
cause maximum structural damage.
Authorities have urged citizens to
stay calm and report any suspicious activity or unattended vehicles.
“This is a tragic reminder that
vigilance cannot lapse — especially in public spaces,” said security analyst
Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Sanjeev Malhotra. “The UAPA invocation shows the seriousness
of intent, but prevention will always be the key.”
Summary
·
Date &
Location: 10 November 2025, near Red Fort Metro Station, Delhi
·
Casualties:
9 dead, 20+ injured
·
Suspected
Cause: Car explosion, likely an improvised explosive device (IED)
·
Legal
Action: Case registered under UAPA
and Explosives Act
· Status: Investigation ongoing; NIA assisting Delhi Police
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