A high-intensity explosion ripped through a car parked near the Red Fort metro station on Monday evening, gutting several vehicles and killing at least eight people.By: Express Web Desk November 10, 2025 09:25 PM IST First published on: Nov 10, 2025 at 09:25 PM IST ShareWhatsapptwitterFacebookForensic Science Laboratory team at the spot after an explosion in a car near the Red Fort, in Delhi on Monday. (ANI Photo/)The Congress on Monday termed as “deeply distressing” the incident of car explosion near the Red Fort here and demanded a thorough and speedy investigation into it.“The news of a car explosion near Red Fort Metro Station is deeply distressing. Early reports indicate that several lives have been lost.“In this hour of grief, we stand with the bereaved families and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. The government must ensure a thorough and speedy investigation into the incident,” Congress’ media and publicity department head Pawan Khera said in a post on X.Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi termed the blast extremely heartbreaking and concerning.“The news of the car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station is extremely heartbreaking and concerning. The report of the deaths of several innocent people in this tragic incident is profoundly sorrowful. In this hour of grief, I stand with the bereaved families who have lost their loved ones and express my deepest condolences to them. I hope for the swift recovery of all the injured,” Rahul said in a post on X.Former Delhi CM and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal called for an immediate investigation into how the explosion occurred.“The news of the explosion near the Red Fort is extremely alarming. It is reported that some people have also lost their lives in it, which is extremely tragic. The police and government should immediately investigate how this explosion occurred and whether there is any larger conspiracy behind it. Negligence regarding Delhi’s security cannot be tolerated,” Kejriwal posted on X.West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she is praying for the swift recovery of all those injured.Most Read“Deeply shocked to hear about the tragic blast in New Delhi. My heart goes out to the families who have lost their loved ones and I pray for strength and a swift recovery for all those injured,” she said in a post on X.A high-intensity explosion ripped through a car parked near the Red Fort metro station on Monday evening, gutting several vehicles and killing at least eight people, officials said.Twenty-four people were injured in the blast that took place on a busy evening when the area was milling with people. The injured were taken to the LNJP hospital a few kilometres away.AdvertisementAdvertisementLoading Taboola...