Delhi blast: 8 killed near Red Fort; Kharge demands thorough probe

Eight people were killed and a dozen injured in a car explosion near Delhi's Red Fort Metro Station. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge demanded a probe, with other party leaders offering condolences. PM Modi has taken stock of the situation.

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday emphasised that the government must ensure a "prompt and thorough investigation" into the blast at the Red Fort metro station in the National Capital. Eight people were killed in the blast.

Political Leaders Express Grief, Demand Probe

Extremely distressing to hear about the news of a car explosion near Red Fort Metro Station, Delhi. Initial reports suggest that several precious lives have been lost in this incident. In this moment of grief, our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families, and we pray… — Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) November 10, 2025

In a post on X, Kharge wrote, "Extremely distressing to hear about the news of a car explosion near Red Fort Metro Station, Delhi. Initial reports suggest that several precious lives have been lost in this incident. In this moment of grief, our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families, and we pray for the swift recovery of the injured. "The government must ensure a prompt and thorough investigation into this blast, which took place in a high-security and often crowded place, so that those responsible for this lapse and incident are held accountable."

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also expressed condolences for the deaths.

दिल्ली में हुए धमाके में कई लोगों की मृत्यु एवं कई के घायल होने का समाचार अत्यंत दुखद है। ईश्वर दिवंगत आत्माओं को शांति प्रदान करें। शोक-संतप्त परिवारों के प्रति मेरी गहरी संवेदनाएं। घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करती हूं। — Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) November 10, 2025

"The news of the deaths of several people and injuries to many others in the explosion that occurred in Delhi is extremely heartbreaking. May God grant peace to the departed souls. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the swift recovery of those injured," She wrote on X.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that the news of the explosion was "extremely heartbreaking and concerning."

दिल्ली के लाल किला मेट्रो स्टेशन के पास हुए कार विस्फोट की ख़बर बेहद दर्दनाक और चिंताजनक है। इस दुखद हादसे में कई निर्दोष लोगों की मृत्यु का समाचार अत्यंत दुखद है। इस दुख की घड़ी में अपने प्रियजनों को खोने वाले शोक संतप्त परिवारों के साथ खड़ा हूं और उनको अपनी गहरी संवेदनाएं… — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 10, 2025

"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 Gandhi wrote on X.

PM Modi Takes Stock, Official Casualty Count Released

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took stock of the situation in the wake of the blast in Delhi and spoke to Home Minister Amit Shah, government sources said on Monday.

The sources said the Prime Minister received an update on the situation.

A blast occurred near Gate 1 Red Fort Metro station in the national capital, and eight people died before reaching the hospital, while a dozen people are injured, three of them seriously, a senior Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) Hospital official told ANI on Monday. (ANI)

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