What happened
A high-intensity blast occurred around 6:50 pm near Red Fort, after a car slowed at a red light, killing at least 11–12 people and injuring over 20, with the impact scattering charred remains across the area, according to initial briefings and live coverage updates. Authorities shut the nearby Lal Qila metro station temporarily and tightened security across sensitive zones as central agencies took over the probe under UAPA and explosives laws.
Shah’s message and probe status
Addressing an event in Gujarat via video conference, Shah said the punishment would deter future attacks and confirmed that multiple review meetings have directed agencies to hunt down each conspirator, with forensic labs accelerating analyses of seized materials. He noted enhanced international cooperation on intelligence sharing and joint probes, adding such incidents cannot be viewed in isolation and must strengthen national resolve against terrorism.
Investigation focus
Officials are tracing the supply chain—materials, transport, communication, execution—with CCTV leads and forensic evidence pointing to a coordinated module, while detentions and raids have been reported across states in the widening investigation. Live updates indicated recovered components like timers and batteries and assessed blast optimization, even as case agencies build an evidence-backed charge sheet.
Cabinet condemnation
The Union Cabinet termed the blast a heinous terror incident by anti-national forces and directed agencies to identify and bring to justice the perpetrators, collaborators and sponsors behind the attack. The government emphasized zero tolerance and underscored close monitoring of the probe to ensure swift, exemplary punishment.
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