A devastating explosion in a car near Gate-1 of the Red Fort metro station in New Delhi, India, occurred on 10 November 2025, killing at least nine people and injuring around 20 others.
The blast happened at about 6:52 p.m. local time, when a slow-moving vehicle that had stopped at a red light suddenly exploded. Nearby vehicles caught fire.
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Authorities say the cause of the explosion remains under investigation and no group has yet claimed responsibility.
Following the incident, a heightened security alert was issued across Delhi and neighbouring Uttar Pradesh.
What remains unanswered
Investigators are yet to conclude whether the explosion was a terror attack, a vehicle malfunction, or an accidental blast.
No suspects have been publicly identified or named so far.
Forensic teams are still analysing debris and vehicle remains from the scene.
Who is responsible?
At this stage, no definitive actor has claimed the blast and no official link to any group has been confirmed.
The investigation is ongoing. Until forensic findings and intelligence reports are published, the question of responsibility remains open.
