Delhi Red Fort Blast: i20 Car With Haryana Number Plate, Registered On THIS Name, Arrested

In the latest development, a high-intensity explosion in an I20 car near Delhi’s Red Fort on Monday evening killed ten people and more than dozen injured. The blast occurred around 6:52 pm near Gate No. 1 of the Lal Qila Metro Station, close to Gauri Shankar Mandir.

It must be known that the car, bearing a Haryana registration number (HR 26, Gurugram North), was registered under the name Muhammad Salman. The explosion triggered a massive fire, damaging nearby vehicles. It is known that three people were inside the car. Delhi Fire Services deployed seven fire tenders, while police and forensic teams arrived at the spot within minutes to secure the area.

The i20 car’s registered owner – Muhammad Salman, has been taken into custody for questioning. During interrogation, he informed the police that he had sold the vehicle some time ago and no longer has any connection with it. He stated that he is unaware of who currently owns or uses the car. Investigating officers are verifying his claims and working to trace the new owner as part of the ongoing probe.

Agencies Rush to Scene, Probe Underway

Union Home Minister Amit Shah took stock of the situation after speaking with Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha. Teams from the National Security Guard (NSG), National Investigation Agency (NIA), and the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) reached the scene to begin an investigation.

Police confirmed that a slow-moving vehicle exploded at a red light, damaging several other cars. “The situation is being monitored. The Home Minister has been briefed, and updates are being shared regularly,” said Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha.

The blast originated from the rear section of the I20 car, which had three occupants at the time. Authorities are tracing the car’s registration number from the damaged parts to determine ownership and movement. Teams from the Special Cell and forensic units are analyzing CCTV footage for possible leads. The explosion claimed eight lives and injured several others, who were rushed to LNJP Hospital. Police have imposed high alert across Delhi as the investigation continues.

PM Modi condoles to the loss of life in the horrific blast: 

Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured that all agencies are coordinating to ensure a complete probe. He confirmed that NSG, NIA, FSL, and Delhi Police teams reached the spot within minutes of the explosion. Shah said he would personally visit the blast site and meet the injured at the hospital.

Following the Delhi explosion, security alerts were issued in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and other major cities. The government has appealed to citizens to remain calm and cooperate with authorities as the investigation progresses.

In addition to this, as tomorrow Bihar is all set to witness the phase 2 voting , Bihar will be in high alert. 

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