Red Fort Blast: November 2025 News Report

A devastating explosion occurred near Delhi’s historic Red Fort on Monday evening, November 10, 2025, claiming nine lives and injuring 20 others. The blast, which occurred at 6:52 pm in a Hyundai i20 car close to the Red Fort Metro station, led to scenes of chaos, with vehicles destroyed and bodies strewn across the busy area. The Delhi Police quickly declared a high alert, invoking sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) after establishing forensic and intelligence links to potential terrorist activities.

The incident unfolded just hours after security agencies in Faridabad, Haryana, recovered nearly 3,000 kg of explosives, including 350 kilograms of ammonium nitrate, based on intelligence inputs from an arrested terror suspect, Dr Adil Rather. Investigations revealed that the car used in the blast bore Haryana number plates and was linked to a doctor from Pulwama, Kashmir, believed to be part of a “white collar” terror module. Dr Umar Mohammad is suspected of having triggered the explosion after key module members were apprehended, sparking fears of coordinated attacks involving multiple states.

CCTV and eyewitness accounts describe the horror: the explosion disrupted mundane Monday routines, sending crowds fleeing and igniting 22 vehicles in the vicinity. Emergency services rushed victims to hospitals, where helplines have been set up for relatives and the public.

India’s top security agencies, including the National Investigation Agency and Forensic Science Laboratory, are conducting thorough investigations, examining witness statements, forensic samples, and CCTV footage. Security measures have been ramped up across major metropolitan areas and religious sites, with state and national leaders condemning the attack and emphasising the need for a thorough investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Authorities urge citizens to remain vigilant and avoid rumour-mongering as the investigation continues.