A blast rocked a Hyundai i20 car near Delhi’s Red Fort, injuring pedestrians and damaging vehicles. Union Home Minister Amit Shah confirmed the incident, stating a thorough investigation is underway, exploring all possibilities. He assured that NSG, NIA, and FSL teams are on-site, examining CCTV footage. Authorities are prioritizing the probe and will share findings. Union home minister Amit Shah (Photo: ANI screengrab) NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Monday said that the blast in Delhi occurred in a Hyundai i20 car at the Subhash Marg traffic signal near the Red Fort.The home minister said the government is “exploring all possibilities and will conduct a thorough investigation, taking all possibilities into account”. “I will be heading to the spot shortly and will also visit the hospital immediately,” he 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,” he said. The Union home minister further said: “The NSG and NIA teams, along with the FSL, have now begun a thorough investigation. Orders have been given to examine all nearby CCTV cameras. I have also spoken to the Delhi CP and the Special Branch in-charge. The Delhi CP and the Special Branch in-charge are present at the spot”. We 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. I will be heading to the spot shortly and will also visit the hospital immediately.”Shortly after issuing the statement, Shah visited the LNJP hospital to meet the blast victims.A high-intensity blast in a parked Hyundai i20 car near the Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening left at least eight people dead and several vehicles charred. The explosion triggered a fire that quickly spread to nearby cars.The incident occurred near Gate Number 1 of the station, the Delhi Fire Department told news agency ANI.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Monday said that the blast in Delhi occurred in a Hyundai i20 car at the Subhash Marg traffic signal near the Red Fort.The home minister said the government is “exploring all possibilities and will conduct a thorough investigation, taking all possibilities into account”. “I will be heading to the spot shortly and will also visit the hospital immediately,” he 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,” he said. The Union home minister further said: “The NSG and NIA teams, along with the FSL, have now begun a thorough investigation. Orders have been given to examine all nearby CCTV cameras. I have also spoken to the Delhi CP and the Special Branch in-charge. The Delhi CP and the Special Branch in-charge are present at the spot”. We 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. I will be heading to the spot shortly and will also visit the hospital immediately.”Shortly after issuing the statement, Shah visited the LNJP hospital to meet the blast victims.A high-intensity blast in a parked Hyundai i20 car near the Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening left at least eight people dead and several vehicles charred. The explosion triggered a fire that quickly spread to nearby cars.The incident occurred near Gate Number 1 of the station, the Delhi Fire Department told news agency ANI.
