At least eight people were killed and 20 others injured in an explosion near the iconic Red Fort in a densely populated district of India’s capital Delhi, the city police said.
The blast occurred in a car near the 17th-century Mughal-era fort monument but the exact cause was not immediately known. Witnesses described hearing a “window-shattering” explosion, with one person telling news agency ANI he had “never heard anything like it before”.
Indian police are investigating the deadly car blast under a stringent law used to fight "terrorism", reported local news outlets, citing a case registered by the investigators.
Federal home minister Amit Shah said on Monday "all angles" were being investigated. Meanwhile, several states and key facilities have been put on high alert.
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi said that all those responsible for the car blast in Delhi will be brought to justice.
Police said a slow-moving car which stopped at a traffic signal exploded just before 7pm local time, leaving behind mangled bodies and wreckage of several other cars on a congested street near a metro station.
Key Points
- At least eight killed in explosion
- Indian regions on 'high security alert' following explosion, reports say
- Police 'exploring all possibilities' over explosion cause
- India PM Modi says those responsible for Delhi blast will be brought to justice
- 'We are scared', eyewitness says after blast
Witnesses recount horrific aftermath of car blast in Delhi
07:42 , Namita SinghA day after at least eight people were killed and dozens wounded in a car explosion near Delhi’s iconic Red Fort, eye-witnesses recall the panic and chaos of the evening in the aftermath of the blast, Arpan Rai reports
‘Shook ground under my feet’: Witnesses recount aftermath of explosion near Red Fort
The deadly car explosion in Delhi is being investigated under an anti-terrorism law
07:24 , Namita SinghIndian police were investigating the deadly car explosion in Delhi under an anti-terrorism law, officials said, as forensic experts worked to determine the cause of the blast.
The explosion occurred near the historic Red Fort late Monday, killing at least eight people and injuring several others.
Senior police officials told the Associated Press that a case was registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, India's main anti-terrorism law, which allows broader powers to investigating agencies to detain suspects.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the case.
Prime minister Narendra Modi, who was on a scheduled visit to Bhutan on Tuesday, said investigators would "get to the bottom of this conspiracy.
“The conspirators won't be spared and all those responsible will be brought to justice," Modi said.
Police said the explosion was believed to have originated from a Hyundai i20 car that had stopped at a traffic signal. Nearby vehicles were badly damaged, and photos showed shattered windows, twisted metal and flames engulfing several cars.
Police were trying to trace the car's owner. There was no immediate information about the occupants, who were believed to have been killed.
‘Disheartened to see even Delhi is not spared’, says Israeli tourist in India
07:00 , Namita SinghMoshe, a 69-year-old Israeli tourist, on his visit to India was among those turned back from entering the temple.
“I am on a retreat in India and have already covered Buddhist places. My next sacred visit was for this Jain temple but I am so sad to hear that it has been shut after the blast,” he told The Independent’s Arpan Rai.
India PM Modi says those responsible for Delhi blast will be brought to justice
06:50 , Namita SinghIndian prime minister Narendra Modi said that all those responsible for the car blast in Delhi will be brought to justice.
Modi was speaking during his visit to Bhutan.
The explosion near the historic Red Fort on Monday evening killed at least eight people and injured 20.
‘Blast shook the ground under my feet’, says witness
06:20 , Namita SinghA temple in the Indian national capital turned into a forensic site fortress on Monday night after a massive explosion rocked Delhi.
“We were inside when the blast shook the temple so hard that all the glass windows of our building shattered and it felt like a strong earthquake had hit us,” said a devotee at the Digambar Jain Temple, 100m away from the blast site near the iconic Red Fort.
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Ravsaheb Hundekar, a tourist staying inside the temple premises, visiting Delhi from Kolhapur said his life was spared by five minutes as he was headed to the same spot where the car exploded to board a metro train.
“The blast shook the ground under my feet. I was standing outside the temple as I had to leave for west Delhi. I cannot believe my life has been spared by a few minutes. I could’ve been dead otherwise,” the 55-year-old told The Independent’s Arpan Rai.
Witness describes scene of explosion in Delhi
05:47 , Namita SinghThe explosion occurred just before 7pm local time last evening and is believed to have originated from a Hyundai i20 car that had stopped at a traffic signal, home minister Amit Shah said.
The blast triggered a fire that engulfed several nearby cars and rickshaws."A slow-moving vehicle stopped at a red light. An explosion happened in that vehicle, and due to the explosion, nearby vehicles were also damaged," Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha said.
Photos from the scene showed shattered windows, twisted metal and flames consuming vehicles. The blast left mangled bodies and wrecked cars scattered near the site as police and investigators cordoned off the area and pushed back growing crowds.
Om Prakash Gupta, who lives nearby, told The Associated Press he heard the explosion while in his house: "I rushed out with my children and saw several vehicles on fire and body parts strewn all over."
Authorities said the injured were being treated at a nearby government hospital.
Red Fort to remain shut for three days
05:40 , Namita SinghThe Red Fort will remain closed off for three days from 11 to 13 November, local authorities said today.
“The investigation of the [scene] of crime in the incident is in progress but [yet] to be completed,” said the chief of the local police station, informing the Archaeological Survey of India, requesting that the iconic site be shut off for the visitors.
Everything we now about deadly car explosion in Delhi
05:12 , Namita SinghA powerful car explosion outside an iconic monument in India’s capital Delhi has killed at least eight people and injured 20 others, prompting police to open an investigation under India’s anti-terrorism laws.
The blast occurred around 6.52pm on Monday evening near a metro station gate of the Red Fort, police said.
Authorities have not yet confirmed whether the blast was an act of terrorism, as police probed the case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), India’s primary law for probing terrorism-related offences and activities seen as threats to the country’s sovereignty and integrity.
Federal home minister Amit Shah said, “All angles are being investigated and security agencies will come to a conclusion soon.”
Here is everything we know about the explosion.
‘Slow moving car’ explodes near iconic Delhi landmark killing 8 people
Pictures: Car explosion near Red Fort in Delhi kills 8
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Past explosions in Delhi
03:43 , Namita SinghAt least eight people were killed in a car explosion on Monday near the historic Red Fort in a densely populated district of the Indian capital Delhi, a city police spokesperson said, though the exact cause of the blast is still being investigated.
Here are some major explosions that have hit the Indian capital in recent decades:
September 2011: A powerful bomb placed in a briefcase outside the High Court in New Delhi killed 12 people and injured dozens.
May 2011: A blast occurred outside the Delhi High Court but did not cause any injuries.
September 2008: A bomb exploded in a crowded market in New Delhi on September 28, killing two people and wounding 22 others.
On September 13, at least five serial bombs exploded in the capital's central area of Connaught Place, killing at least 25 people and injuring more than 100 others. The Indian Mujahideen group claimed responsibility.
October 2005: Sixty-six people were killed and hundreds injured when three blasts ripped through several markets in New Delhi ahead of the Hindu festival of Diwali.
June 2000: Two people, including an eight-year-old girl, were killed and about a dozen others injured in two powerful bomb blasts near the Red Fort in Delhi.
November 1997: Three people were killed and 73 wounded in blasts outside places of worship in the Chandni Chowk area of the capital.
October 1997: At least 59 people were killed and more than 150 injured after serial blasts in the crowded districts of Sarojini Nagar, Paharganj and Govindpuri, according to the South Asia Terrorism Portal.
Owner of car involved in Delhi blast arrested, says NDTV
02:50 , Maira ButtThe owner of a car involved in the Delhi explosion on Monday has been arrested, according to NDTV.
Officials had said that the blast, which killed at least eight people, originated in a vehicle.
Around 30 to 40 ambulances called to site of blast
02:40 , Maira ButtAbout 30 to 40 ambulances were called to the site of the Red Fort blast as the entire area was cordoned off after the fire was put out, a Reuters witness said.
The witness added that the mangled wreckage of cars could be seen in the remains of the explosion.
US State Department condoles death in Red Fort blast
02:32 , Namita SinghThe US Department of State has extended its condolences to the victims killed in an explosion near the Red Fort.
"Our hearts are with those affected by the terrible explosion in New Delhi,” the department wrote on X.
“We continue to closely monitor the situation. Our sincere condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured.”
In pictures: Delhi after eight killed in deadly explosion
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Watch: Aftermath of Delhi explosion as at least eight killed
02:20 , Maira Butt'I fell from the impact of the explosion,' witnesses tell media
02:10 , Maira ButtWitnesses impacted by the explosion in Delhi on Monday, have shared firsthand accounts of the blast that has killed at least eight people.
“I was at the metro station, going down the stairs, when I heard an explosion,” Suman Mishra told Reuters.
“I turned around and saw a fire. People started running helter-skelter.”
Wali Ur Rehman was sitting at his shop when he heard a loud explosion.
“I fell from the impact of the explosion, it was that intense,” he told ANI.
Car involved was carrying three people
02:00 , Maira ButtDelhi City Police have shared new details about the explosion that killed eight people on Monday.
The blast originated from a car, according to authorities.
The vehicle was a Hyundai i20 car, which was moving and carrying three people, Sanjay Tyagi, spokesperson for Delhi City Police, told the BBC.
Delhi's history of deadly explosions
01:00 , Maira ButtIndia’s capital city of New Delhi has been subject to various attacks and explosions over the years. The cause of Monday’s attack is still being investigated and at least eight people have been reported killed.
In September 2011, 12 people were killed after a briefcase exploded outside the High Court. Dozens were injured in the incident.
A bomb exploded in a crowded market in September 2008, killing two people and wounding 22 others.
In the same month, at least five bombs went off in the central area of Connaught Place, killing at least 25 people and injuring more than 100 others. The Indian Mujahideen group claimed responsibility.
Sixty-six people were killed in October 2005 and hundreds were injured when three blasts hit several markets ahead of Diwali.
An eight-year-old girl and another were killed when two bombs exploded near the Red Fort in June 2000.
In November 1997, three people were killed and 73 injured outside places of worship in Chandni Chowk.
In October of the same year, at least 59 people were killed and more than 150 wounded after blasts in Sarojini Nagar, Paharganj and Govindpuri, according to the South Asia Terrorism Portal.
Full report: Car explodes near historic fort in India's capital, killing at least 8 people, police say
00:01 , Maira ButtA car exploded near the historic Red Fort in India's capital Monday, killing at least eight people, injuring several others and triggering a fire that damaged several vehicles parked nearby, New Delhi police said.
Several fire engines rushed to the scene after the blast was reported near one of the gates of the Red Fort metro station, the city's fire services said. The cause of the explosion remained unclear.
Car explodes near historic fort in India's capital, killing at least 8 people, police say
Meeting with senior officials to be held on Tuesday
Monday 10 November 2025 23:00 , Maira ButtA meeting with senior officials will be held on Tuesday morning. Samples from the blast site are being analysed by forensic experts and the National Security Guard as home minister Amit Shah added it would be “premature to draw any conclusions”.
Mr Shah said authorities are “keeping all angles open” as they investigate the cause of the Delhi explosion.
He visited injured people in hospital and spoke to reporters on Monday.
What is the Red Fort?
Monday 10 November 2025 22:00 , Maira ButtThe Red Fort, also known as the Lal Qila, is one of India’s most important historic landmarks.
Commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1639 - who also commissioned the Taj Mahal - it remained the main residence of emperors of the Mughal dynasty for over 200 years.
The building combines Persian and Indian architectural elements and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.
More than 30 million people live in the heavily guarded city of Delhi.
Delhi travel sites placed on high alert
Monday 10 November 2025 21:30 , Maira ButtIndia’s central police force has said that several key sites across Delhi have been placed on high alert following Monday’s explosion.
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi Metro, Red Fort and government buildings are now on high alert, according to a post on X/Twitter by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).
“The situation is being constantly monitored and personnel are on standby,” it said.
'We are scared', eyewitness tells local media after blast
Monday 10 November 2025 21:00 , Maira ButtAn eyewitness has told local media shops are closed and people are “scared” following the explosion on Monday evening.
Others described hearing a “window-shattering” explosion, with one person telling news agency ANI he had “never heard anything like it before”.
“I fell off my chair in shock,” he said. “I then left my shop and ran as people around me started running too.”
Watch: Aftermath of Delhi explosion as at least eight killed
Monday 10 November 2025 20:30 , Maira ButtMultiple vehicles caught up in explosion, fire chief says
Monday 10 November 2025 20:06 , Maira ButtAt least six vehicles and three autorickshaws caught fire in the explosion, according to Delhi's deputy fire chief said.
They added the flames had been doused by firefighting teams. Pictures from the scene show a burned-out vehicle cordoned off by emergency services.
PM Modi offers 'condolences' to those who have lost loved ones
Monday 10 November 2025 19:45 , Maira ButtIndia’s prime minister Narendra Modi has offered his “condolences” to those who lost loved ones in Monday’s explosion in Delhi.
In a post on X he wrote: “Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in the blast in Delhi earlier this evening. May the injured recover at the earliest.
“Those affected are being assisted by authorities. Reviewed the situation with Home Minister Amit Shah Ji and other officials.”
Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in the blast in Delhi earlier this evening. May the injured recover at the earliest. Those affected are being assisted by authorities. Reviewed the situation with Home Minister Amit Shah Ji and other officials.@AmitShah
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2025
Specialist bomb disposal units at site of blast
Monday 10 November 2025 19:20 , Maira ButtA specialist bomb disposal unit arrived at the site of the Delhi blast in Chandni Chowk near the city’s historic Red Fort landmark, according to the BBC.
Multiple government agencies are said to be working at the site.
Where is the Red Fort?
Monday 10 November 2025 19:00 , Maira ButtThe 17th-century, Mughal-era fort located in the old city, lies in the busy Chandni Chowk area of Delhi.
Otherwise known as the Lal Qila, it is a popular tourist destination and landmark in the city.
Around 30 to 40 ambulances called to site of blast
Monday 10 November 2025 18:40 , Maira ButtAbout 30 to 40 ambulances were called to the site of the Red Fort blast as the entire area was cordoned off after the fire was put out, a Reuters witness said.
The witness added that the mangled wreckage of cars could be seen in the remains of the explosion.
In pictures: Blast from car kills at least eight people in densely populated Delhi
Monday 10 November 2025 18:20 , Maira Butt
'All angles open' about cause of explosion, says home minister
Monday 10 November 2025 17:57 , Maira ButtHome Minister Amit Shah said authorities are “keeping all angles open” as they investigate the cause of the Delhi explosion.
Mr Shah visited injured people in hospital and spoke to reporters on Monday.
A meeting with senior officials will be held on Tuesday morning. Samples from the blast site are being analysed by forensic experts and the National Security Guard as Mr Shah added it would be “premature to draw any conclusions”.
Car involved was carrying three people
Monday 10 November 2025 17:42 , Maira ButtDelhi City Police have shared new details about the explosion that killed eight people on Monday.
The blast originated from a car, according to authorities.
The vehicle was a Hyundai i20 car, which was moving and carrying three people, Sanjay Tyagi, spokesperson for Delhi City Police, told the BBC.
What is the Red Fort?
Monday 10 November 2025 17:32 , Maira ButtThe Red Fort, also known as the Lal Qila, is one of India’s most important historic landmarks.
Commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1639 - who also commissioned the Taj Mahal - it remained the main residence of emperors of the Mughal dynasty for over 200 years.
The building combines Persian and Indian architectural elements and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.
More than 30 million people live in the heavily guarded city of Delhi.
Owner of car involved in Delhi blast arrested
Monday 10 November 2025 17:23 , Maira ButtThe owner of a car involved in the Delhi explosion on Monday has been arrested, according to NDTV.
Officials had said that the blast, which killed at least eight people, originated in a vehicle.
'I fell from the impact of the explosion,' witnesses tell media
Monday 10 November 2025 17:17 , Maira ButtWitnesses impacted by the explosion in Delhi on Monday, have shared firsthand accounts of the blast that has killed at least eight people.
“I was at the metro station, going down the stairs, when I heard an explosion,” Suman Mishra told Reuters.
“I turned around and saw a fire. People started running helter-skelter.”
Wali Ur Rehman was sitting at his shop when he heard a loud explosion.
“I fell from the impact of the explosion, it was that intense,” he told ANI.
Delhi travel sites placed on high alert
Monday 10 November 2025 17:10 , Maira ButtIndia’s central police force has said that several key sites across Delhi have been placed on high alert following Monday’s explosion.
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi Metro, Red Fort and government buildings are now on high alert, according to a post on X/Twitter by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).
“The situation is being constantly monitored and personnel are on standby,” it said.
Watch: Aftermath of Delhi explosion as at least eight killed
Monday 10 November 2025 17:00 , Maira Butt'We are scared', eyewitness tells local media after blast
Monday 10 November 2025 16:45 , Nicole Wootton-CaneAn eyewitness has told local media shops are closed and people are “scared” following the explosion on Monday evening.
Others described hearing a “window-shattering” explosion, with one person telling news agency ANI he had “never heard anything like it before”.
“I fell off my chair in shock,” he said. “I then left my shop and ran as people around me started running too.”
'We have all closed our shops, we are scared', an eye witness near the explosion site tells @WIONews https://t.co/3L7ia91Wx4 pic.twitter.com/cMhG1pI175
— Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) November 10, 2025
At least eight killed in explosion
Monday 10 November 2025 16:20 , Nicole Wootton-CaneAt least eight people have been killed in the explosion, City police spokesperson, Sanjay Tyagi has confirmed.
The exact number has not yet been published as police work to verify reports from hospitals across the city.
A number of people are also believed to have been injured.
PM Modi offers 'condolences' to those who have lost loved ones
Monday 10 November 2025 16:20 , Nicole Wootton-CaneIndia’s prime minister Narendra Modi has offered his “condolences” to those who lost loved ones in Monday’s explosion in Delhi.
In a post on X he wrote: “Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in the blast in Delhi earlier this evening. May the injured recover at the earliest.
“Those affected are being assisted by authorities. Reviewed the situation with Home Minister Amit Shah Ji and other officials.”
Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in the blast in Delhi earlier this evening. May the injured recover at the earliest. Those affected are being assisted by authorities. Reviewed the situation with Home Minister Amit Shah Ji and other officials.@AmitShah
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2025
India's interior minister set to visit blast site and hospitals
Monday 10 November 2025 16:10 , Nicole Wootton-CaneIndia’s interior minister Amit Shah is set to visit the site of the blast before making a trip to see victims in hospital on Monday.
In pictures: Police scene in place near Red Fort
Monday 10 November 2025 16:00 , Nicole Wootton-CaneA police scene is in place near the Red Fort on Monday evening in Delhi.
Indian regions on 'high security alert' following explosion, reports say
Monday 10 November 2025 15:48 , Nicole Wootton-CaneMumbai and Uttar Pradesh went on ‘high security alert’ following the explosion, local media has reported.
Mumbai is known as India’s financial capital, and Uttar Pradesh is its most populous region and borders Delhi.
Explosion took place inside vehicle
Monday 10 November 2025 15:39 , Nicole Wootton-CaneDelhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha said the blast took place minutes before 7:00 pm (13:30 GMT).
"A slow-moving vehicle stopped at a red light,” he said. “An explosion happened in that vehicle, and due to the explosion, nearby vehicles were also damaged.
"Some people have died, and some have been injured,” he continued, but did not confirm numbers.
"The situation is being monitored," he added.
Multiple vehicles caught up in explosion, fire chief says
Monday 10 November 2025 15:34 , Nicole Wootton-CaneAt least six vehicles and three autorickshaws caught fire in the explosion, according to Delhi's deputy fire chief said.
They added the flames had been doused by firefighting teams. Pictures from the scene show a burned-out vehicle cordoned off by emergency services.
Police 'exploring all possibilities' over explosion cause
Monday 10 November 2025 15:28 , Nicole Wootton-CanePolice in Delhi are “exploring all possibilities” over the cause of the explosion, officers told the BBC.
They added they are unable to confirm casualty numbers at this time as they attempt to verify these with hospitals in the area.
Where is the Red Fort?
Monday 10 November 2025 15:21 , Nicole Wootton-CaneThe Red Fort, a 17th-century, Mughal-era fort located in the old city, lies in the busy Chandni Chowk area of Delhi.
Otherwise known as the Lal Qila, it is a popular tourist destination and landmark in the city.
Witness heard 'window-shattering sound' before seeing flames
Monday 10 November 2025 15:14 , Nicole Wootton-CaneA witness who lives near the site told the NDTV broadcaster that he heard a "window-shattering sound" and then saw flames engulfing multiple vehicles.
The cause of the explosion is not yet known.
At least eight dead after explosion near Red Ford
Monday 10 November 2025 15:09 , Daniel KeaneAt least eight people were killed in an explosion near the landmark Red Fort in a densely populated district of the Indian capital New Delhi, city police said.
The blast occurred in a car near the Red Fort, but the exact cause was not immediately known, and was being investigated, city police spokesperson Sanjay Tyagi said.
At least 11 people were injured, TV channels said.
