Delhi Blast Updates: High Alert Issued Across Major Indian Cities After Explosion Near Red Fort Metro Station
At least nine people killed and twelve injured after a powerful blast outside Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station; heightened security across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Dehradun, and other major cities.
New Delhi, India –
A massive explosion occurred outside Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi on Monday evening, causing panic and chaos in the area. According to preliminary reports, at least nine people have been killed and twelve others seriously injured in the incident. Several nearby vehicles caught fire following the blast.
Fire department units and police teams rushed to the spot immediately after the explosion. The entire area around Lal Qila (Red Fort) has been cordoned off, and forensic experts have begun investigating the cause and nature of the blast.
In the aftermath of the explosion, the Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a nationwide high alert, particularly in major metro cities including Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Dehradun. States such as Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu have also been put on alert, according to India Today.
Top officials of the Delhi Police, including members of the Special Cell and Crime Branch, reached the site to assess the situation. Security has been tightened around Delhi Metro stations, Red Fort, major government buildings, and the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport.
The Haryana government has directed district authorities to remain vigilant, particularly in border areas adjoining Delhi. Enhanced patrolling and vehicle checks are being carried out across public spaces, markets, and historical monuments.
Similarly, in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered strict security checks at crowded areas and on all vehicles entering from Delhi. Security has been intensified at Noida border and major transport hubs.
Authorities are investigating whether the explosion was caused by a terror attack or an accidental blast. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is likely to join the probe.
