Delhi Red Fort Blast Highlights: Delhi government announces ex-gratia for victims

The Delhi government has announced compensation for the deceased and injured in the Delhi blasts. The government will provide ₹10 lakh to the families of those killed, ₹5 lakh to those permanently disabled, and ₹2 lakh to those seriously injured.

Top official sources have said that a Faridabad-based sleeper module that was activated by Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) after Operation Sindoor has been busted. Following the Indian military campaign targeting terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), security agencies have been on high alert for any possible revenge attack by the terror group after the elimination of family members of Masood Azhar during air strikes in Bahawalpur, the outfit’s headquarters.

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Home Minister Amit Shah has called another security review meeting at 3 pm in the wake of the Delhi blast that killed at least eight.

Police in Pulwama have detained the father of Dr Umer Nabi, the driver of the Hyundai i20 that exploded near the Red Fort in Delhi.

Another doctor from Pulwama, identified as Dr Sajad Ahmad Malla, has been detained for questioning in connection with the Delhi blast.

His Majesty the King of Bhutan led a prayer, with thousands of Bhutanese, for the victims of the Delhi blast, at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu

IG CRPF Rajesh Agrawal arrived at the Delhi Red Fort blast site. He said, “Delhi Police will give official information. CRPF provides any required assistance to the Delhi Police.”

"All those responsible will be brought to justice": PM Modi, while speaking in Bhutan said.

"Those responsible for this tragedy will be brought to justice and will not be spared under any circumstances," said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on the Delhi Red Fort car blast.

Punjab DGP tweets, "In an intelligence-led operation, Ferozepur Police busts a cross-border weapon smuggling network and apprehends two accused — Gurpreet Singh alias Gori and Vikramjeet Singh alias Vicky. Preliminary investigation reveals that accused Vikramjeet Singh maintained direct links with a Pakistan-based smuggler involved in illegal arms trafficking. Acting on his disclosure, police recovers two additional Glock pistols.  He further confessed to supplying weapons to local contacts at the direction of his Pakistani handlers. His arrest also helped trace an earlier case involving the procurement of an AK-47 rifle from the same cross-border network..."

Key meeting on Delhi blast at Amit Shah’s residence started at 11 am on Tuesday (Nov 11). DG NIA, police commissioner Delhi and Director IB, Home Secy are attending the meet. Jammu Kashmir DGP has joined the meet virtually.
 

“Ukraine shares the grief of the people and government of India following a tragic explosion in the heart of New Delhi that claimed lives and injured many. We express condolences to the victims’ families and wish a speedy recovery to those who have been injured,” the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Singapore High Commissioner condemned the Delhi blast, calling it an “act of terror”.

The Canadian Embassy in India on Tuesday conveyed its condolences to the families of those killed in a car blast yesterday near Delhi's Red Fort and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. In a statement, the Canadian Embassy in India said, "Canada offers its condolences to the families of the people who were killed in yesterday's horrific explosion in New Delhi and wishes those injured a speedy recovery."

A footage shows the I-20 driver wearing a black mask moments before the blast. Another footage shows him inside the car the car entering the parking lot with the driver’s hand resting on the window, while another image shows him wearing a blue-and-black T-shirt. 

Union Home Minister Amit Shah's high-level meeting underway

A car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort on Monday evening (Nov 10) killed at least 8 people and set nearby vehicles ablaze. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the situation. The Home Minister also visited the spot and met the injured at the LNJP Hospital in Delhi. Delhi Police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) invoking terrorism and the Explosives Act. The FIR includes Sections 16 and 18 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), which deal with terrorist acts and the punishment for supporting terrorism, a Delhi Police spokesperson said. Delhi Police has also detained the owner of the car identified as Mohd Salman.

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As the investigation into the deadly blast at Delhi’s Red Fort that killed eight and injured 20, the agencies are reviewing footage from over 100 CCTV cameras. On Monday (Nov 10), a car exploded in the busy area in the national capital near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station around 6:52 pm. The explosion resulted in fire in several other vehicles. Eyewitnesses reported that the intensity of the blast shattered the window panes of vehicles parked some distance away.

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Delhi Metro informed in a post on X, “Lal Qila Metro Station is closed due to security reasons. All other stations are functional as normal.”

Two individuals were detained for questioning from Pulwama in connection with the Delhi blast.

Red Fort will remain closed to the public until further notice as the investigation into the blast continues.

CCTV footage showed the car leaving the parking lot at 6:22, exactly 30 minutes before the blast happened at 6:52. Reportedly, the suspect waited in the I20 car for nearly 2-3 hours without leaving the vehicle. It's believed he was either waiting for someone or instructions.

Delhi Red Fort Blast LIVE updates: Union Home Minister Amit Shah to hold high-level meeting today

Australia expressed condolences. In a post on X, Australia’s High Commissioner to India, Philip Green, said, “Our deepest condolences go out to all those affected by the incident this evening near Delhi's Red Fort. Our thoughts are with the families who have lost loved ones, and we wish for the speedy recovery of the injured.”

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed condolences and wrote in a post on X, "Deeply saddened by the tragic car blast in Delhi. Heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. Pray for the speedy recovery of the injured."

The US State Department Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs expressed condolences. In a post on X, it said, "Our hearts are with those affected by the terrible explosion in New Delhi. 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."

• Timing and Location: The explosion occurred at approximately 6:52 pm (IST) on Monday, November 10, 2025, in a slow-moving Hyundai i20 car that had stopped at a red light near Gate No. 1 of the Lal Qila metro station.
• Casualties and Damage: At least nine people were killed and around 20-24 were injured. The blast was of high intensity, completely destroying the primary vehicle and setting several nearby cars, e-rickshaws, and an auto-rickshaw on fire. Eyewitnesses reported seeing body parts and general debris scattered across the road.
• Investigation Status: The cause of the explosion has not been officially confirmed, but police have not ruled out a terror attack. The National Investigation Agency (NIA), National Security Guard (NSG), and Delhi Police Special Cell are jointly investigating, and a case has been registered under the UAPA (anti-terror law) and the Explosives Act.
• Potential Terror Link: The blast occurred hours after a major "white-collar" terror module was busted in Faridabad, Haryana, where nearly 2,900 kg of explosive-making materials (including ammonium nitrate) and weapons were seized, and eight people, including three doctors, were arrested.
• Official Response: Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited the blast site and the hospital where the injured were treated, assuring a thorough investigation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also reviewed the situation. High alerts have been sounded across Delhi and in several other states including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat.

Delhi Police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) invoking multiple sections, including those of terrorism and the Explosives Act. The FIR includes Sections 16 and 18 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), which deal with terrorist acts and the punishment for supporting terrorism, a Delhi Police spokesperson said.