As the investigation into the deadly blast at Delhi’s Red Fort that killed at least 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.&nbsp;&nbsp;Investigation revealed that the car was parked near the Red Fort three hours before the blast occurred. The Hyundai i20 car entered the parking at 3:19 pm and exited into a crowded area about three hours later. The police are also tracing the car’s route to understand the events leading to the explosion. Another footage captured the I-20 driver wearing a black mask moments before the blast.&nbsp;CCTV footage showed the car leaving the parking lot at 6:22, 30 minutes before the blast happened at 6:52. Reportedly, the suspect waited in the I-20 car for nearly 2-3 hours without leaving the vehicle, seemingly either waiting for someone or instructions.&nbsp;One suspicious person was also spotted in CCTV footage exiting a parking area. Later, the person was seen heading towards Daryaganj.&nbsp;The owner of the car, identified as Mohd Salman, has been detained by the police. Salman reportedly sold to vehicle to a person in Okhla, who then sold it to a resident of Ambala. The car was then sold to an individual from Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir. The police have detained two individuals in Pulwama for questioning in the matter.

The CCTV footage that emerged following the deadly blast at Delhi’s Red Fort that killed eight and injured 20, showed the I-20 car before the explosion.

As the investigation into the deadly blast at Delhi’s Red Fort that killed at least 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. Investigation revealed that the car was parked near the Red Fort three hours before the blast occurred. The Hyundai i20 car entered the parking at 3:19 pm and exited into a crowded area about three hours later. The police are also tracing the car’s route to understand the events leading to the explosion. Another footage captured the I-20 driver wearing a black mask moments before the blast. CCTV footage showed the car leaving the parking lot at 6:22, 30 minutes before the blast happened at 6:52. Reportedly, the suspect waited in the I-20 car for nearly 2-3 hours without leaving the vehicle, seemingly either waiting for someone or instructions. One suspicious person was also spotted in CCTV footage exiting a parking area. Later, the person was seen heading towards Daryaganj. The owner of the car, identified as Mohd Salman, has been detained by the police. Salman reportedly sold to vehicle to a person in Okhla, who then sold it to a resident of Ambala. The car was then sold to an individual from Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir. The police have detained two individuals in Pulwama for questioning in the matter.

The CCTV footage that emerged following the deadly blast at Delhi’s Red Fort that killed eight and injured 20, showed the I-20 car before the explosion.

Delhi Red Fort blast: What CCTV footage revealed about Hyundai i20 car involved in explosion

India’s capital, New Delhi, was jolted by an unfortunate car blast on Monday (Nov 10) evening, as at least eight people were killed near the famous Red Fort. The blast, which triggered a panic situation in the capital and is under investigation for an alleged terrorist attack, had its aftereffects, with Delhi Police set to tighten security at the Arun Jaitley Stadium (a few kilometers away from the place of the incident). The iconic stadium is currently serving as the host venue for the Delhi vs Jammu &amp; Kashmir Ranji Trophy contest.<h2>Security tightened at Arun Jaitley Stadium</h2>“Security to be beefed up near Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium (renamed Arun Jaitley Stadium) on the final day of the Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Jammu &amp; Kashmir. I would be getting in touch with Delhi Police authorities and request them to deploy additional security outside the stadium premises," Delhi &amp; District Cricket Association (DDCA) secretary Ashok Sharma told PTI.<h2>What happened near Red Fort?</h2>As reported by news agency ANI, the Delhi Fire Department received a call regarding an explosion in a car near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station, after which three to four vehicles also caught fire and sustained damage. A total of seven fire tenders reached the spot. A team from the Delhi Police Special Cell also reached the spot.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the blast in front of the Red Fort that killed at least eight people happened in a Hyundai i20 car that came near a traffic signal. He said the explosion damaged nearby vehicles and many of them caught fire.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;"We are keeping all angles open and investigating from all angles. It is very difficult to say what caused the incident. Until the samples recovered from the blast site are analysed by FSL and NSG, it is difficult to say anything about it. However, we do not consider any angle closed. We will investigate all angles with determination," Shah said.&nbsp;At the time of writing, the final day of the Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and J&amp;K will go ahead as scheduled and no further updates.

The blast, which triggered a panic situation in the capital and is under investigation for an alleged terrorist attack, had its aftereffects, with Delhi Police set to tighten security at the Arun Jaitley Stadium (a few kilometers away from the place of the incident). 

India’s capital, New Delhi, was jolted by an unfortunate car blast on Monday (Nov 10) evening, as at least eight people were killed near the famous Red Fort. The blast, which triggered a panic situation in the capital and is under investigation for an alleged terrorist attack, had its aftereffects, with Delhi Police set to tighten security at the Arun Jaitley Stadium (a few kilometers away from the place of the incident). The iconic stadium is currently serving as the host venue for the Delhi vs Jammu & Kashmir Ranji Trophy contest. Security tightened at Arun Jaitley Stadium “Security to be beefed up near Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium (renamed Arun Jaitley Stadium) on the final day of the Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Jammu & Kashmir. I would be getting in touch with Delhi Police authorities and request them to deploy additional security outside the stadium premises," Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) secretary Ashok Sharma told PTI. What happened near Red Fort? As reported by news agency ANI, the Delhi Fire Department received a call regarding an explosion in a car near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station, after which three to four vehicles also caught fire and sustained damage. A total of seven fire tenders reached the spot. A team from the Delhi Police Special Cell also reached the spot. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the blast in front of the Red Fort that killed at least eight people happened in a Hyundai i20 car that came near a traffic signal. He said the explosion damaged nearby vehicles and many of them caught fire. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes "We are keeping all angles open and investigating from all angles. It is very difficult to say what caused the incident. Until the samples recovered from the blast site are analysed by FSL and NSG, it is difficult to say anything about it. However, we do not consider any angle closed. We will investigate all angles with determination," Shah said. At the time of writing, the final day of the Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and J&K will go ahead as scheduled and no further updates.

The blast, which triggered a panic situation in the capital and is under investigation for an alleged terrorist attack, had its aftereffects, with Delhi Police set to tighten security at the Arun Jaitley Stadium (a few kilometers away from the place of the incident).&nbsp;

Red Fort blast: Security tightened for Ranji Trophy match between Delhi-J&K at Arun Jaitley Stadium

Nearly 27 years after 13 people were killed and 38 others injured in a bomb blast at the bustling Lajpat Nagar market in Delhi, the Supreme Court of India on Thursday handed life sentences to the four convicts for the remainder of their lives without remission, saying they executed an "international conspiracy" to "destabilise" India by carrying out the blast.

The top court, which dwelt in detail on the severity of the offence, however, did not agree with the vehement plea of the prosecution that the convicts be awarded the death penalty for snuffing out innocent lives in the blast on May 21, 1996.

The bench comprising Justices BR Gavai, Vikram Nath and Sanjay Karol, in its 190-page judgment, spared the four convicts -- Mohd Naushad, Mirza Nissar Hussain alias Naza, Mohd Ali Bhatt alias Killey and Javed Ahmed Khan -- the gallows on the ground of delay.

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It said though the offence "falls within the category of rarest of rare cases", the delay of 27 years in all and 14 years in the trial court in deciding the case are the mitigating circumstances in favour of the convicts.

“The incident took place on May 21, 1996, i.e., approximately 27 years ago; the Trial Court awarded the sentence of death on April 22, 2010, i.e., more than 13 years ago; and the present accused acting at the behest of the principal conspirators; are all mitigating circumstances in not awarding the sentence of death even though it falls within the category of rarest of rare cases.”

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"In view of the severity of the offence resulting in deaths of innocent persons and the role played by each accused person, all these accused persons are sentenced to imprisonment for life, without remission, extending to natural life. Accused, if on bail, are directed to immediately surrender before the Court concerned and their bail bonds stand cancelled," it said, ordering convicts Mirza Nissar Hussain alias Naza and Mohd Ali Bhatt alias Killey, who were earlier acquitted by the Delhi High Court, to surrender to jail forthwith to serve the life term.

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The top court was very critical of the delay in trial against the convicts and said it compromised the "national interest".

"The record reveals it is only on the prodding on the part of the judiciary that the trial could be completed after more than a decade. The delay, be it for whatever reason, attributable to the judge in charge, or the prosecution, has certainly compromised national interest," it said.

It said an expeditious trial of such cases is the need of the hour, especially when it concerns national security and the common man.

"Regrettably, enough vigilance was not displayed by the investigating as well as the judicial authorities. A prominent market in the heart of the capital city is attacked and we may point out that it has not been dealt with the required degree of promptitude and attention," it said.

Expressing dismay, the bench said it was forced to observe that this may be due to the involvement of "influential persons" which was evident from the fact that out of several accused only a few were put to trial.

"In our considered view, the matter ought to have been handled with urgency and sensitivity at all levels," it said.

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Nearly 27 years after 13 people were killed and 38 others injured in a bomb blast at the bustling Lajpat Nagar market in Delhi, the Supreme Court of India on Thursday handed life sentences to the four convicts for the remainder of their lives without remission, saying they executed an "international conspiracy" to "destabilise" India by carrying out the blast.

Nearly 27 years after 13 people were killed and 38 others injured in a bomb blast at the bustling Lajpat Nagar market in Delhi, the Supreme Court of India on Thursday handed life sentences to the four convicts for the remainder of their lives without remission, saying they executed an "international conspiracy" to "destabilise" India by carrying out the blast. The top court, which dwelt in detail on the severity of the offence, however, did not agree with the vehement plea of the prosecution that the convicts be awarded the death penalty for snuffing out innocent lives in the blast on May 21, 1996. The bench comprising Justices BR Gavai, Vikram Nath and Sanjay Karol, in its 190-page judgment, spared the four convicts -- Mohd Naushad, Mirza Nissar Hussain alias Naza, Mohd Ali Bhatt alias Killey and Javed Ahmed Khan -- the gallows on the ground of delay. Also Read | US: Man found guilty of raping, impregnating 9-year-old girl gets life sentence It said though the offence "falls within the category of rarest of rare cases", the delay of 27 years in all and 14 years in the trial court in deciding the case are the mitigating circumstances in favour of the convicts. “The incident took place on May 21, 1996, i.e., approximately 27 years ago; the Trial Court awarded the sentence of death on April 22, 2010, i.e., more than 13 years ago; and the present accused acting at the behest of the principal conspirators; are all mitigating circumstances in not awarding the sentence of death even though it falls within the category of rarest of rare cases.” Also Read | Hong Kong police arrest four men for allegedly aiding overseas activists "In view of the severity of the offence resulting in deaths of innocent persons and the role played by each accused person, all these accused persons are sentenced to imprisonment for life, without remission, extending to natural life. Accused, if on bail, are directed to immediately surrender before the Court concerned and their bail bonds stand cancelled," it said, ordering convicts Mirza Nissar Hussain alias Naza and Mohd Ali Bhatt alias Killey, who were earlier acquitted by the Delhi High Court, to surrender to jail forthwith to serve the life term. Watch | Russian expert claims the US is working on weaponising asteroids against their enemies × The top court was very critical of the delay in trial against the convicts and said it compromised the "national interest". "The record reveals it is only on the prodding on the part of the judiciary that the trial could be completed after more than a decade. The delay, be it for whatever reason, attributable to the judge in charge, or the prosecution, has certainly compromised national interest," it said. It said an expeditious trial of such cases is the need of the hour, especially when it concerns national security and the common man. "Regrettably, enough vigilance was not displayed by the investigating as well as the judicial authorities. A prominent market in the heart of the capital city is attacked and we may point out that it has not been dealt with the required degree of promptitude and attention," it said. Expressing dismay, the bench said it was forced to observe that this may be due to the involvement of "influential persons" which was evident from the fact that out of several accused only a few were put to trial. "In our considered view, the matter ought to have been handled with urgency and sensitivity at all levels," it said. The verdict dealt with the circumstantial evidence and the facts relating to the recovery and arrests of the convicts in minute detail. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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