NEW DELHI, November 11, 2025 – The death toll from the high-intensity explosion that rocked the vicinity of the Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening has tragically risen to at least 10 people, with over 20 others injured. As Delhi remains on high alert, a multi-agency probe is underway, with the Union Home Minister confirming that police are “exploring all possibilities” into the nature and motive of the blast.
The Attack: Slow-Moving Car Explodes
The explosion occurred around 6:52 PM (IST) in a slow-moving Hyundai i20 car that had stopped at a traffic signal near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station. The powerful blast immediately destroyed the car and engulfed three to four nearby vehicles and auto-rickshaws in a massive fire.
Latest Updates on Casualties and Investigation:
- Death Toll: The official death toll has reached 10, with several injured being treated at Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) Hospital.
- FIR Registered: Delhi Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) under serious charges, including sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the Explosives Act, confirming the gravity of the ongoing probe.
- Official Stance: Home Minister Amit Shah stated that a thorough investigation is being conducted, taking all possibilities into account. Teams from the National Investigation Agency (NIA), National Security Guard (NSG), and Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) are meticulously examining the blast site.
Terror Link Under Scrutiny
The timing and nature of the explosion have brought the investigation into close alignment with recent counter-terror operations.
Key Investigation Angles:
- Faridabad Terror Module Connection: The blast took place hours after security agencies in Haryana busted a major “white-collar” terror module linked to the Pakistan-based terror outfits Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH). Authorities recovered a large cache of explosives, including over 350 kg of suspected Ammonium Nitrate—a key component in IEDs—and assault rifles from a flat in Faridabad.
- Suspected Fidayeen Attack: Top intelligence sources suggest the explosion may have been a fidayeen (suicide) attack. Preliminary reports point to a Kashmiri doctor named Dr. Umar Mohammed from Pulwama, a suspected member of the busted terror network, as the likely occupant and perpetrator inside the Hyundai i20 car, who detonated the explosives in a panic following the Faridabad arrests. Police are conducting DNA tests to confirm the identity of the charred body found inside the vehicle.
- CCTV Evidence: Police are examining over 100 CCTV clips, including footage of the suspect’s vehicle, to trace its movements leading up to the attack.
Security and Public Advisory
Security remains heightened across Delhi and major public hubs, including the Delhi Metro, airports, and railway stations. Authorities have appealed to the public to remain vigilant, avoid spreading rumors, and rely only on information issued by official police and government sources. The Chandni Chowk market area near the blast site is observing a voluntary shutdown today as a mark of respect and caution.
