'Deeply shocked and saddened': Vijay, Raveena Tandon and other celebrities react to Delhi Red Fort blast

On Monday evening (Nov 10), a car exploded near Delhi's Red Fort and the famous market Chandni Chowk, killing at least 8 people and injuring several others. The deadly blast sent shockwaves across the country, garnering reactions from across the country.

Several celebrities reacted to the tragic accident that took place in the National Capital.

Raveena Tandon and Sonu Sood react to Delhi car blast

Soon after the shocking news of the car blast broke, several celebrities, including Raveena Tandon, Sonu Sood, Riddhima Kapoor, and several others, expressed shock over the incident.

Taking to X, Raveena shared condolences to the family, who have lost their close one in the accident. "Condolences to all those bereaved families who lost their loved ones in the Delhi blast. Horrible news,"she wrote.

South Indian superstar and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay also reacted to the shocking news.

Expressing condolences to the people who lost their lives, Vijay wrote on X, "Deeply shocked and saddened by the news of car explosion near Red Fort Metro, Delhi that has claimed precious lives. My heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. Wishing speedy recovery to all those injured."

Riddhima Kapoor, sister of actor Ranbir Kapoor, on her Instagram wrote,"My prayers for those who have lost their lives and their families and for those who are injured. Saddened at the Red Fort Blast, may they find the culprits and punish them severely. Prayers and more prayers."

Delhi Red Fort blast: What happened?

On Monday (Nov 10), a blast happened in a Hyundai i20 car near the iconic monument Red Fort and the crowded market of Chandni Chowk.

In the shocking incident, atleast 8 people have lost their lives, and several people are injured. Delhi Police filed a terror-related FIR under UAPA and the Explosives Act.

Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the situation and said, “This evening, around 7 pm, a blast occurred in a Hyundai i20 car at the Subhash Marg traffic signal near the Red Fort in Delhi. The blast injured some pedestrians and damaged some vehicles. Preliminary reports indicate that some people have lost their lives. Within 10 minutes of receiving the information of the blast, teams from the Delhi Crime Branch and Delhi Special Branch arrived at the spot.” Shah also said that investigative agencies are “exploring all possibilities and will conduct a thorough investigation, taking all possibilities into account.” “All options will be investigated immediately and we will present the results to the public,”