Deadly Explosion Rocks Indian Capital
A devastating car explosion shook the Indian capital of Delhi on Monday, November 10, 2025, claiming at least ten lives and leaving dozens severely injured. The blast occurred near a metro station adjacent to the historic Red Fort monument, sending shockwaves through the heavily guarded city of more than 30 million people.
Scene of Destruction and Emergency Response
According to Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha, the tragedy unfolded at 6:42 p.m. local time when a slow-moving vehicle stopped near a red light before erupting into a massive fireball. "An explosion occurred in that vehicle, the passengers in the vehicle and people in surrounding vehicles were impacted," Golcha confirmed to reporters.
The explosion's ferocity damaged at least six vehicles and three autorickshaws, with emergency crews rushing to extinguish the resulting blaze. Dr. Manish Kumar Jha from Lok Nayak Hospital reported that more than 30 people were "badly injured" with many "not in a position of recovering." Eyewitness footage showed dramatic scenes of orange flames lighting up the night sky as motorcyclists and bystanders rushed toward the blast site.
National Response and Investigation
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi quickly addressed the nation through social media, expressing his "condolences to those who have lost their loved ones" and wishing a speedy recovery for the injured. The Prime Minister confirmed he was reviewing the situation with Home Minister Amit Shah and other officials.
This represents a rare security breach in India's capital, which sees thousands of daily visitors to the 17th-century Red Fort monument. The cause of the blast remains unknown as authorities examine CCTV footage from the area. Following the attack, security alerts have been raised in Mumbai and Uttar Pradesh as the investigation continues into this tragic incident that has left the nation in mourning.
