The bomb blast in a car near the Red Fort in Old Delhi has created an atmosphere of terror and fear among people.
The explosion wasn’t just limited to the car, but spread in a blaze to the immediate vehicles, leaving several killed and many injured. The survivors and eyewitnesses to the attack have revealed how they saw scattered human remains across the road, and a horrific trail of devastation that they are struggling to forget.
The Delhi Red Fort Blast
On November 10, 2025, a bomb exploded near the Red Fort Metro Station in New Delhi, and fire from it spread to other cars nearby, killing at least 9 people and injuring more than 20.
The blast occurred at approximately 6:40 pm in a slow-moving Hyundai i20 car at a busy traffic signal near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station and is being treated as a potential terror attack.
The explosion also destroyed at least six cars, two e‑rickshaws and an autorickshaw, and the fire was brought under control after seven fire‑tenders were deployed.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is investigating the blast, while the Delhi Police immediately invoked the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the Explosives Act.
Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha said that a “slow-moving vehicle at around 6:52 p.m. stopped at the red light outside Red Fort”.
He added, “An explosion happened in that vehicle, and due to the explosion, nearby vehicles were also damaged. All agencies, FSL, NIA, are here… Some people have died, and some have been injured in the incident we will update you with the exact figures shortly. The situation is being monitored.”
The injured were taken to the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) Hospital.
The medical superintendent of LNJP hospital was quoted by ANI, saying, “Fifteen people have been brought to Lok Nayak hospital. Eight of them died before reaching the hospital. Three are seriously injured. One is in stable condition.”
A high alert has also been declared in Delhi, Mumbai, and Uttar Pradesh, with the Red Fort closed to visitors for three days, from November 11–13. Furthermore, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has informed that for security reasons, the Lal Qila Metro Station is currently shut.
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Stories By Eyewitnesses
Eyewitness and survivor accounts from the chaotic moments of the blast paint a picture of terror and disbelief.
Shamim, a jacket vendor in the kabootar market, was quoted in a report by The Indian Express saying, “The blast was so loud that the buildings shook. We were so scared… There was a huge fireball in the air… the entire place was lit up because of the flames…”
“I ran towards Red Fort and saw a small Ferris Wheel on fire. People on the ride were screaming for help… by the time we made our way to the blast site, we saw police cars zipping past us and policemen started shouting at us to clear the way.”
Prem Sharma, 38, who runs a chole bhature and juice stall at the Netaji Subhash Marg, said, “One of my workers was preparing an order when the blast happened. I was a little further down the road but saw the car go up in flames.
My worker’s left hand got burnt, and both my stalls were overturned by the impact. I saw a couple of body parts fly out from the car and then ran from there. I was hiding behind the Metro station for some time, and came out only after the police arrived.”
Another local, as per The Economic Times, said, “When we came near, we saw body parts spread on the road. No one could figure out what happened. Several cars have been damaged.”
Ram Pratap, a roadside vendor near the Red Fort, was among those who got injured and spoke to the media while in the hospital. He said, “It was just another evening. A few customers were waiting when suddenly there was a loud blast. The noise was so strong I could not hear anything for a few seconds. Glass shards fell on us, and thick smoke engulfed everything.”
His words painted a horrifying picture, saying, “People were lying on the ground, some bleeding, some not moving at all. Blood was everywhere. My own hand was bleeding badly, but I did not even realise it then. We saw death from up close.”
Another injured person, Vijender Yadav, who runs a water supply and tanker business, recounted outside the hospital what he experienced.
He said, “The blast threw me to the ground. When I got up, my clothes were soaked in blood. I saw bodies on the road, pieces of glass and flesh scattered everywhere,” and “That sound is still ringing in my ears.”
Even buildings shook from the force of the blast; a building located about 800 metres from the blast zone reportedly trembled so much that occupants thought it might collapse.
While investigation is still underway, the authorities are examining the vehicle’s ownership trail, rental history and possible links to terror modules. As per preliminary reports, the i20 car changed hands multiple times, and its final registration was still in the name of an earlier owner.
CCTV footage is being carefully reviewed to trace the vehicle’s route and its driver; the investigation now involves the Delhi Police Special Cell, NIA, NSG and forensic experts.
The broader implications of the blast, for urban security, transport infrastructure, heritage‑site protection and citizen safety, are already being discussed at policy levels. In the meantime, the capital remains on high alert, with enhanced surveillance and checks across sensitive zones.
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Sources: The Indian Express, The Hindu, The Economic Times
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