What Happened in the Red Fort Blast? Death Toll Rises to 10
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New Delhi, Nov 10 (NationPress) Shocking the capital, a devastating explosion occurred near the parking area of Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening, resulting in the tragic loss of 10 lives and leaving many more injured. This incident has led to an increase in security measures throughout the nation, particularly in neighboring areas like UP, the commercial hub of Mumbai, and significant locations such as the RSS headquarters in Nagpur.
In the aftermath of the blast, which claimed the lives of eight individuals and injured numerous others, Prime Minister Narendra Modi contacted Home Minister Amit Shah for an update on the developing situation.
As per governmental sources, PM Modi is closely monitoring the events.
Furthermore, Home Minister Amit Shah has communicated with Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha and the head of the Intelligence Bureau Tapan Deka.
The Union Home Minister also reached out to NIA Director General Sadanand Vasant Date and has instructed the dispatch of an NIA team to the scene.
The injured have been transported to LNJP Hospital. Reports indicate that a high alert is now in effect for Delhi, Mumbai, and Uttar Pradesh.
Old Delhi neighborhoods surrounding the Red Fort are among the most densely populated in the capital. While specific information regarding the extent of the damage is still pending, multiple fire engines have been sent to the location.
Several reports and social media discussions have suggested a potential terror angle; however, no official statements have confirmed this.
It is important to note that earlier in the morning, the J&K Police successfully dismantled an inter-state transnational terror module linked to Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, leading to the recovery of 2,900 kg of explosives, assault rifles, pistols, timers, and other materials in the Faridabad area of Haryana, close to New Delhi. Authorities have arrested seven individuals in connection with this case.
This significant seizure, occurring just a day before the second phase of the Bihar assembly elections, adds to the gravity of the explosion at the Red Fort.