Delhi Red Fort blast: A major revelation has emerged regarding the Monday night explosion near Gate No. 1 of Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station. Initial investigations suggest the blast originated in an Eco Van. However, the blast also struck a scooter and an auto-rickshaw parked nearby, damaging several vehicles. According to eyewitnesses, the sound of the explosion was so powerful that it shattered the windows of nearby buildings and vehicles. Some reported seeing bloodstains and scattered glass at the scene.
The fire department and police received a call late at night, prompting fire tenders, ambulances, and senior police officers to rush to the scene. The fire has been brought under control, but the intensity of the blast is being described as a high-intensity blast.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah immediately spoke with the Delhi Police Commissioner after the incident. Teams from the NSG, NIA, and the forensic department were rushed to the spot. The Home Minister remains in continuous touch with the IB Director regarding the Delhi incident.
Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh ADG Law and Order Amitabh Yash said that the DGP has issued instructions to all senior officials in Uttar Pradesh to increase security at sensitive religious sites, sensitive districts, and border areas. All security agencies have also been alerted. Police in all districts of Uttar Pradesh have been put on alert. An order was issued from Lucknow to increase patrols and checks in sensitive areas.
