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The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Tuesday said that the Lal Quila Metro Station will remain closed on Wednesday as a precautionary measure, a day after a blast occurred near the Red Fort area.

In a post on X, the DMRC said, "Due to security reasons, the Lal Quila Metro Station shall continue to remain closed on November 12. All other stations are functional as normal."

The Red Fort metro station is closed for commuters today, after a blast in the area killed at least nine people, while traffic restrictions have also been imposed in the area, officials said on Tuesday.

Prominent Muslim bodies, including the All India Muslim Personal Law Board and Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, expressed grief over the Delhi Red Fort blast that killed at least 12 and injured several. They urged a transparent, multi-dimensional investigation, accountability for security lapses, and compensation for victims. 

Police investigations focus on Pulwama doctor Dr Umar Nabi, who was driving the Hyundai i20 that exploded, and may have links to a terror module. The case has been handed to the NIA following a review chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah. The blast comes shortly after arrests of doctors linked to a “white collar” terror module and seizure of explosives in Faridabad.

The Red Fort blast in Delhi killed 12 and injured over 20, shattering families’ lives across small towns. Victims included drivers, shopkeepers, and young entrepreneurs chasing dreams

The Delhi Red Fort car blast killed 12 and injured over 20. An astrologer’s August post predicted the terror attack and hinted at ‘Operation Sindoor 2’, raising concerns over India-Pakistan tensions.

Lucknow family reels in shock after their daughter, Dr. Shaheen Shahid, is linked to the Delhi Red Fort blast. While police probe terror connections, her father insists he never suspected her involvement.

Deposed Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina has strongly condemned the explosion that killed 12 people. 

“The appalling terrorist attack in New Delhi is unacceptable under any circumstances,” Hasina said in a statement posted on Awami League’s social media.

Hasina said the Awami League extended its full support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi “in this principled struggle against terrorism”.

“We firmly believe there is no place — and no forgiveness — for such heinous crimes against humanity in today’s civilized world,” she said.

“These extremist terrorist groups strike at the very foundations of a secular, humane and welfare-oriented state,” she added.

She said the terrorist groups, “rooted in Pakistan, have infiltrated networks across countries, including Bangladesh, and were carrying out attacks in India to undermine regional peace and stability”.

PIB warns against Pakistan-backed propaganda claiming the Red Fort blast was a “false-flag.” Following the deadly attack in Delhi, authorities have urged citizens to stay alert and report suspicious messages.

On 9th November 2025, the Jammu & Kashmir Police recovered 350 kilograms of ammonium nitrate, an odourless, white crystalline chemical used in fertilizers and explosives—from Faridabad near Delhi.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday twice reviewed the security situation in the national capital and other parts of the country.

Hours after the Red Fort blast that killed 12, Delhi Fire Services received five calls reporting unclaimed vehicles and bags, all of which were false alarms. Officials said the alerts, from areas including Bijwasan, Vasant Vihar, Dwarka, Kashmere Gate, and Signature Bridge, reflected heightened public anxiety. Each call was treated seriously in coordination with local police to ensure safety.

Soon after the explosion near the iconic Red Fort, Delhi Police officials initially announced that the blast appeared to be caused by a CNG cylinder.— a conclusion that was overturned within hours.

The Congress on Tuesday urged the government to provide clarity on the blast near the Red Fort saying there is fear and concern among the people that such a thing happened in the country's capital. Congress' media and publicity department head Pawan Khera said 18 hours have passed and still there is no clarity whether this was an "attack".

President Droupadi Murmu spoke to Union home minister Amit Shah on the phone from Angola and enquired about the blast that took place last evening near the Red Fort in Delhi, sources told ANI.

Dr Shaheena, a 40-year-old homeopathic doctor from Faridabad, allegedly used her clinic as a front to fund and recruit for a terror network. Investigators say she channelled money to extremist groups, radicalised youth online.

Father of Delhi blast suspect detained from house in J-K's Pulwama for questioning, say officials

A car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort killed 12 and injured 20, marking the capital’s first major terror strike in over a decade. Former top cops link it to Jaish-e-Mohammed’s new doctor-led module and call it a desperate suicide attack.

Investigators probing the Faridabad terror bust are examining whether Al-Falah University’s laboratory facilities were misused to produce high-grade explosives linked to a transnational terror network spanning multiple states.

A Pulwama doctor allegedly linked to a Faridabad terror module drove the car that exploded near Delhi’s Red Fort, killing 12. The blast, probed under UAPA, has triggered nationwide raids and a top-level review by Home Minister Amit Shah.

The police on Tuesday arrested two persons and recovered about 50-60 kg explosive materials in Haryana's Faridabad, a day after nine people were killed in a blast in neighbouring Delhi.

Ministry of Home Affairs hands over Delhi car blast case to the National Investigation Agency (NIA)

Families of Delhi blast victims across UP are in deep grief after losing their loved ones in Monday’s explosion near Red Fort. From Shravasti to Shamli, relatives mourn and demand justice as police and national agencies continue their investigation.

Pakistan’s top newspapers and television channels have given extensive coverage to the deadly explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort that ripped through the capital on Monday evening, killing nine and injuring 20 others.

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Tuesday met the victims of the blast that occurred near Red Fort on Monday evening at the Lok Nayak Hospital. 

In a post on X, the Raj Niwas (the official account of Delhi LG), said, "Hon'ble @LtGovDelhi, Shri VK Saxena, who was on an official visit to Kevadia in relation to Delhi Day celebration at "Rashtra Parv", cut short his visit and rushed back to Ahmedabad and then to Delhi. He visited the Lok Nayak Hospital immediately thereafter, took stock of the situation and interacted with the victims admitted there."

The Delhi Police on Tuesday found the 11-hour route map of the Hyundai i20 car, in which the blast near the Lal Quila metro station took place on Monday evening. During the investigation, it was discovered that the car had departed from Faridabad for the Red Fort 11 hours prior and had passed through several locations during the journey.

The CCTV footage revealed that the car was first seen outside Asian Hospital in Faridabad at around 7:30 a.m. on Monday.

At 8:13 am, the car crossed the Badarpur toll plaza and entered Delhi; meanwhile, it was spotted near a petrol pump close to the Okhla Industrial Area at 8:20 am.

The car entered the parking area near the Red Fort complex at 3:19 pm, where it remained parked for around three hours. The car exited the parking area at 6:22 pm and moved toward the Red Fort. Just 24 minutes after its exit, at 6:52 pm, a powerful explosion occurred inside the moving car.

Pakistan’s top newspapers and television channels have given extensive coverage to the deadly explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort that ripped through the capital on Monday evening, killing nine and injuring 20 others. Leading Pakistani dailies including Dawn, Geo News, The Express Tribune, The News International, and Pakistan Today featured the incident on their front pages and websites, underlining that the blast is being investigated under India's anti-terror law.

China on Tuesday expressed shock over the bomb blast in Delhi on Monday in which 12 people were killed and several injured.

“We are shocked by the incident,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told a media briefing here, replying to a question.

He conveyed condolences to the victims, extended sincere sympathies to the families of the deceased and the injured, and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

No Chinese casualties were reported in the incident according to the available information, he said.

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge said, Amit Shah is the most incompetent Home Minister in independent India. How many more people should lose their lives? Delhi, Manipur, Pulwama, Pehalgam - Have we got answers? Being a Home Minister he goes on election stage and says that Bangladeshis are infiltrating into India. Who is responsible for it? Is the opposition responsible for it?"

"There is no accountability. He (Shah) is often referred to as the modern Sardar Patel, and repeatedly claims are made about a 56-inch chest. How many more people have to lose their lives before he resigns?"

He further asked: "Why is Modi afraid to act against Amit Shah? Is he worried that his Gujarat secrets will come out in the open? There is a limit for everything, they are testing the patience of the people. In any other country, the Home Minister would have resigned by now. How many more people should die? There is intelligence failure... He should resign immediately."

Dr Shaheena, arrested in Faridabad, is believed to be the key figure behind Jaish-e-Mohammad’s women recruitment network, reportedly operating through Al-Falah University.

Senior TMC Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday condoled the deaths in the Delhi blast and attacked the Ministry of Home Affairs over what he termed as "grave lapses" in internal security.

"My heartfelt condolences go out to the bereaved families and my prayers are with those recovering from their injuries. It is extremely distressing that such an incident has taken place in the heart of our national capital," he said.

"How, then, are such grave lapses in security being allowed to occur?" he asked.

"An impartial, time-bound investigation must be conducted by a Special Investigation Team (SIT), under court supervision if necessary, to uncover the truth and ensure that those responsible are held fully accountable," he said.

Police on Tuesday took Dr Umar Nabi's mother for a DNA test in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

"We have taken the mother of the suspect to collect DNA samples in order to match with the parts found at the scene of the blast," an official said.

Family of Dr Umar Mohammad, a Pulwama-based doctor suspected in the Delhi Red Fort blast, expresses disbelief over his alleged terror links. His sister-in-law recalls his love for cricket, saying, “He wasn’t that kind of man."

Muzamila, the sister-in-law of Dr Umar Un Nabi — one of the suspects in the Red Fort blast — said security forces detained her husband, brother-in-law, and mother-in-law for questioning about Umar’s whereabouts. She said the family last spoke to Umar on Friday and described him as a quiet, studious man deeply fond of cricket and his nieces and nephews. Denying any extremist links, she said the family had struggled to educate him and could not believe the allegations.

In Thimpu, Bhutan, PM Narendra Modi says, "...The conspirators behind this will not be spared. All those responsible will be brought to justice."

"Today, I come here with a very heavy heart. The horrific incident that took place in Delhi yesterday evening has deeply saddened everyone. I understand the grief of the affected families. The entire nation stands with them today. I was in touch with all the agencies investigating this incident throughout last night. Our agencies will get to the bottom of this conspiracy. The conspirators behind this will not be spared. All those responsible will be brought to justice."

Chief Justice of India BR Gavai pays condolences on behalf of Supreme Court judges and the legal fraternity and expresses deep concern over the blast near the Red Fort on Monday.

We are all deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life in the car blast that occurred in Delhi on the evening of Monday, says CJI Gavai

“We convey our deepest condolences who have lost their loved ones in this devastating tragedy, our thoughts and prayers are with all those grieving as well as with those who are injured or otherwise affected. We hope that collective compassion and solidarity of the nation will offer some comfort in this hour of sorrow,” says CJI.

"Those responsible for this tragedy will be brought to justice and will not be spared under any circumstances," says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on the Delhi Red Fort car blast.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is chairing a high-level security review meeting at his residence following Monday evening’s blast in Delhi that claimed eight lives and left several others injured.

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, the Directors of the Intelligence Bureau and the National Investigation Agency, and the Delhi Police Commissioner are attending the meeting. The Director General of Police, Jammu and Kashmir, has joined the discussions virtually.

The death toll in the blast near Red Fort rose to 12, with three more people succumbing to injuries, police said on Tuesday.