At least eight people were killed and 20 injured in an explosion near the Red Fort in a densely populated district of New Delhi, city police said.
The blast occurred in a car near the Red Fort, but the exact cause was not immediately known. Witnesses described hearing a “window-shattering” explosion, with one person telling news agency ANI he had “never heard anything like it before”.
Indian police are probing the deadly car blast in the capital under a stringent law used to fight "terrorism", reported local news outlets, citing a case registered by the investigators.
Federal home minister Amit Shah said on Monday "all angles" were being investigated. Meanwhile, several states and key facilities have been put on high alert.
Police said a slow-moving car which stopped at a traffic signal exploded just before 7pm, leaving behind mangled bodies and wreckage of several cars on a congested street near a metro station.
The Red Fort, known in India as the Lal Qila, is a 17th-century, Mughal-era fort located in the old city and visited by tourists through the year. It is also the site from which the Indian prime minister addresses the nation every year on August 15, India's Independence Day.
Key Points
- At least eight killed in explosion
- Indian regions on 'high security alert' following explosion, reports say
- Police 'exploring all possibilities' over explosion cause
- PM Modi offers 'condolences' to those who have lost loved ones
- 'We are scared', eyewitness says after blast
US State Department condoles death in Red Fort blast
02:32 , Namita SinghThe US Department of State has extended its condolences to the victims killed in an explosion near the Red Fort.
"Our hearts are with those affected by the terrible explosion in New Delhi,” the department wrote on X.
“We continue to closely monitor the situation. Our sincere condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured.”
In pictures: Delhi after eight killed in deadly explosion
02:30 , Maira Butt Watch: Aftermath of Delhi explosion as at least eight killed
02:20 , Maira Butt'I fell from the impact of the explosion,' witnesses tell media
02:10 , Maira ButtWitnesses impacted by the explosion in Delhi on Monday, have shared firsthand accounts of the blast that has killed at least eight people.
“I was at the metro station, going down the stairs, when I heard an explosion,” Suman Mishra told Reuters.
“I turned around and saw a fire. People started running helter-skelter.”
Wali Ur Rehman was sitting at his shop when he heard a loud explosion.
“I fell from the impact of the explosion, it was that intense,” he told ANI.
Car involved was carrying three people
02:00 , Maira ButtDelhi City Police have shared new details about the explosion that killed eight people on Monday.
The blast originated from a car, according to authorities.
The vehicle was a Hyundai i20 car, which was moving and carrying three people, Sanjay Tyagi, spokesperson for Delhi City Police, told the BBC.
Delhi's history of deadly explosions
01:00 , Maira ButtIndia’s capital city of New Delhi has been subject to various attacks and explosions over the years. The cause of Monday’s attack is still being investigated and at least eight people have been reported killed.
In September 2011, 12 people were killed after a briefcase exploded outside the High Court. Dozens were injured in the incident.
A bomb exploded in a crowded market in September 2008, killing two people and wounding 22 others.
In the same month, at least five bombs went off in the central area of Connaught Place, killing at least 25 people and injuring more than 100 others. The Indian Mujahideen group claimed responsibility.
Sixty-six people were killed in October 2005 and hundreds were injured when three blasts hit several markets ahead of Diwali.
An eight-year-old girl and another were killed when two bombs exploded near the Red Fort in June 2000.
In November 1997, three people were killed and 73 injured outside places of worship in Chandni Chowk.
In October of the same year, at least 59 people were killed and more than 150 wounded after blasts in Sarojini Nagar, Paharganj and Govindpuri, according to the South Asia Terrorism Portal.
Full report: Car explodes near historic fort in India's capital, killing at least 8 people, police say
00:01 , Maira ButtA car exploded near the historic Red Fort in India's capital Monday, killing at least eight people, injuring several others and triggering a fire that damaged several vehicles parked nearby, New Delhi police said.
Several fire engines rushed to the scene after the blast was reported near one of the gates of the Red Fort metro station, the city's fire services said. The cause of the explosion remained unclear.
Car explodes near historic fort in India's capital, killing at least 8 people, police say
Meeting with senior officials to be held on Tuesday
Monday 10 November 2025 23:00 , Maira ButtA meeting with senior officials will be held on Tuesday morning. Samples from the blast site are being analysed by forensic experts and the National Security Guard as home minister Amit Shah added it would be “premature to draw any conclusions”.
Mr Shah said authorities are “keeping all angles open” as they investigate the cause of the Delhi explosion.
He visited injured people in hospital and spoke to reporters on Monday.
What is the Red Fort?
Monday 10 November 2025 22:00 , Maira ButtThe Red Fort, also known as the Lal Qila, is one of India’s most important historic landmarks.
Commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1639 - who also commissioned the Taj Mahal - it remained the main residence of emperors of the Mughal dynasty for over 200 years.
The building combines Persian and Indian architectural elements and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.
More than 30 million people live in the heavily guarded city of Delhi.
Delhi travel sites placed on high alert
Monday 10 November 2025 21:30 , Maira ButtIndia’s central police force has said that several key sites across Delhi have been placed on high alert following Monday’s explosion.
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi Metro, Red Fort and government buildings are now on high alert, according to a post on X/Twitter by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).
“The situation is being constantly monitored and personnel are on standby,” it said.
'We are scared', eyewitness tells local media after blast
Monday 10 November 2025 21:00 , Maira ButtAn eyewitness has told local media shops are closed and people are “scared” following the explosion on Monday evening.
Others described hearing a “window-shattering” explosion, with one person telling news agency ANI he had “never heard anything like it before”.
“I fell off my chair in shock,” he said. “I then left my shop and ran as people around me started running too.”
Watch: Aftermath of Delhi explosion as at least eight killed
Monday 10 November 2025 20:30 , Maira ButtMultiple vehicles caught up in explosion, fire chief says
Monday 10 November 2025 20:06 , Maira ButtAt least six vehicles and three autorickshaws caught fire in the explosion, according to Delhi's deputy fire chief said.
They added the flames had been doused by firefighting teams. Pictures from the scene show a burned-out vehicle cordoned off by emergency services.
PM Modi offers 'condolences' to those who have lost loved ones
Monday 10 November 2025 19:45 , Maira ButtIndia’s prime minister Narendra Modi has offered his “condolences” to those who lost loved ones in Monday’s explosion in Delhi.
In a post on X he wrote: “Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in the blast in Delhi earlier this evening. May the injured recover at the earliest.
“Those affected are being assisted by authorities. Reviewed the situation with Home Minister Amit Shah Ji and other officials.”
Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in the blast in Delhi earlier this evening. May the injured recover at the earliest. Those affected are being assisted by authorities. Reviewed the situation with Home Minister Amit Shah Ji and other officials.@AmitShah
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 10, 2025
Specialist bomb disposal units at site of blast
Monday 10 November 2025 19:20 , Maira ButtA specialist bomb disposal unit arrived at the site of the Delhi blast in Chandni Chowk near the city’s historic Red Fort landmark, according to the BBC.
Multiple government agencies are said to be working at the site.
Where is the Red Fort?
Monday 10 November 2025 19:00 , Maira ButtThe 17th-century, Mughal-era fort located in the old city, lies in the busy Chandni Chowk area of Delhi.
Otherwise known as the Lal Qila, it is a popular tourist destination and landmark in the city.
Around 30 to 40 ambulances called to site of blast
Monday 10 November 2025 18:40 , Maira ButtAbout 30 to 40 ambulances were called to the site of the Red Fort blast as the entire area was cordoned off after the fire was put out, a Reuters witness said.
The witness added that the mangled wreckage of cars could be seen in the remains of the explosion.
In pictures: Blast from car kills at least eight people in densely populated Delhi
Monday 10 November 2025 18:20 , Maira Butt 'All angles open' about cause of explosion, says home minister
Monday 10 November 2025 17:57 , Maira ButtHome Minister Amit Shah said authorities are “keeping all angles open” as they investigate the cause of the Delhi explosion.
Mr Shah visited injured people in hospital and spoke to reporters on Monday.
A meeting with senior officials will be held on Tuesday morning. Samples from the blast site are being analysed by forensic experts and the National Security Guard as Mr Shah added it would be “premature to draw any conclusions”.
Car involved was carrying three people
Monday 10 November 2025 17:42 , Maira ButtDelhi City Police have shared new details about the explosion that killed eight people on Monday.
The blast originated from a car, according to authorities.
The vehicle was a Hyundai i20 car, which was moving and carrying three people, Sanjay Tyagi, spokesperson for Delhi City Police, told the BBC.
What is the Red Fort?
Monday 10 November 2025 17:32 , Maira ButtThe Red Fort, also known as the Lal Qila, is one of India’s most important historic landmarks.
Commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1639 - who also commissioned the Taj Mahal - it remained the main residence of emperors of the Mughal dynasty for over 200 years.
The building combines Persian and Indian architectural elements and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.
More than 30 million people live in the heavily guarded city of Delhi.
Owner of car involved in Delhi blast arrested
Monday 10 November 2025 17:23 , Maira ButtThe owner of a car involved in the Delhi explosion on Monday has been arrested, according to NDTV.
Officials had said that the blast, which killed at least eight people, originated in a vehicle.
'I fell from the impact of the explosion,' witnesses tell media
Monday 10 November 2025 17:17 , Maira ButtWitnesses impacted by the explosion in Delhi on Monday, have shared firsthand accounts of the blast that has killed at least eight people.
“I was at the metro station, going down the stairs, when I heard an explosion,” Suman Mishra told Reuters.
“I turned around and saw a fire. People started running helter-skelter.”
Wali Ur Rehman was sitting at his shop when he heard a loud explosion.
“I fell from the impact of the explosion, it was that intense,” he told ANI.
Delhi travel sites placed on high alert
Monday 10 November 2025 17:10 , Maira ButtIndia’s central police force has said that several key sites across Delhi have been placed on high alert following Monday’s explosion.
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi Metro, Red Fort and government buildings are now on high alert, according to a post on X/Twitter by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).
“The situation is being constantly monitored and personnel are on standby,” it said.
Watch: Aftermath of Delhi explosion as at least eight killed
Monday 10 November 2025 17:00 , Maira Butt'We are scared', eyewitness tells local media after blast
Monday 10 November 2025 16:45 , Nicole Wootton-CaneAn eyewitness has told local media shops are closed and people are “scared” following the explosion on Monday evening.
Others described hearing a “window-shattering” explosion, with one person telling news agency ANI he had “never heard anything like it before”.
“I fell off my chair in shock,” he said. “I then left my shop and ran as people around me started running too.”
'We have all closed our shops, we are scared', an eye witness near the explosion site tells @WIONews https://t.co/3L7ia91Wx4 pic.twitter.com/cMhG1pI175
— Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) November 10, 2025
At least eight killed in explosion
Monday 10 November 2025 16:20 , Nicole Wootton-CaneAt least eight people have been killed in the explosion, City police spokesperson, Sanjay Tyagi has confirmed.
The exact number has not yet been published as police work to verify reports from hospitals across the city.
A number of people are also believed to have been injured.
PM Modi offers 'condolences' to those who have lost loved ones
Monday 10 November 2025 16:20 , Nicole Wootton-CaneIndia’s prime minister Narendra Modi has offered his “condolences” to those who lost loved ones in Monday’s explosion in Delhi.
In a post on X he wrote: “Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in the blast in Delhi earlier this evening. May the injured recover at the earliest.
“Those affected are being assisted by authorities. Reviewed the situation with Home Minister Amit Shah Ji and other officials.”
Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in the blast in Delhi earlier this evening. May the injured recover at the earliest. Those affected are being assisted by authorities. Reviewed the situation with Home Minister Amit Shah Ji and other officials.@AmitShah
India's interior minister set to visit blast site and hospitals
Monday 10 November 2025 16:10 , Nicole Wootton-CaneIndia’s interior minister Amit Shah is set to visit the site of the blast before making a trip to see victims in hospital on Monday.
In pictures: Police scene in place near Red Fort
Monday 10 November 2025 16:00 , Nicole Wootton-CaneA police scene is in place near the Red Fort on Monday evening in Delhi.
Indian regions on 'high security alert' following explosion, reports say
Monday 10 November 2025 15:48 , Nicole Wootton-CaneMumbai and Uttar Pradesh went on ‘high security alert’ following the explosion, local media has reported.
Mumbai is known as India’s financial capital, and Uttar Pradesh is its most populous region and borders Delhi.
Explosion took place inside vehicle
Monday 10 November 2025 15:39 , Nicole Wootton-CaneDelhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha said the blast took place minutes before 7:00 pm (13:30 GMT).
"A slow-moving vehicle stopped at a red light,” he said. “An explosion happened in that vehicle, and due to the explosion, nearby vehicles were also damaged.
"Some people have died, and some have been injured,” he continued, but did not confirm numbers.
"The situation is being monitored," he added.
Multiple vehicles caught up in explosion, fire chief says
Monday 10 November 2025 15:34 , Nicole Wootton-CaneAt least six vehicles and three autorickshaws caught fire in the explosion, according to Delhi's deputy fire chief said.
They added the flames had been doused by firefighting teams. Pictures from the scene show a burned-out vehicle cordoned off by emergency services.
Police 'exploring all possibilities' over explosion cause
Monday 10 November 2025 15:28 , Nicole Wootton-CanePolice in Delhi are “exploring all possibilities” over the cause of the explosion, officers told the BBC.
They added they are unable to confirm casualty numbers at this time as they attempt to verify these with hospitals in the area.
Where is the Red Fort?
Monday 10 November 2025 15:21 , Nicole Wootton-CaneThe Red Fort, a 17th-century, Mughal-era fort located in the old city, lies in the busy Chandni Chowk area of Delhi.
Otherwise known as the Lal Qila, it is a popular tourist destination and landmark in the city.
Witness heard 'window-shattering sound' before seeing flames
Monday 10 November 2025 15:14 , Nicole Wootton-CaneA witness who lives near the site told the NDTV broadcaster that he heard a "window-shattering sound" and then saw flames engulfing multiple vehicles.
The cause of the explosion is not yet known.
At least eight dead after explosion near Red Ford
Monday 10 November 2025 15:09 , Daniel KeaneAt least eight people were killed in an explosion near the landmark Red Fort in a densely populated district of the Indian capital New Delhi, city police said.
The blast occurred in a car near the Red Fort, but the exact cause was not immediately known, and was being investigated, city police spokesperson Sanjay Tyagi said.
At least 11 people were injured, TV channels said.