New Delhi: In a shocking incident, an explosion occurred in a car near Gate No. 1 of Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening, which has created a panic-like situation.
Reports reaching said that around 13 people have been killed in these blasts so far while several others have been injured.
First statement from Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha on Red Fort Blast. pic.twitter.com/sNmaWrKti9
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According to the Delhi Fire Department, some blast-like sounds were heard, after which they received the information.
Due to this explosion, fires have also been caused in three other vehicles.
Delhi: CRPF DIG Kishor Prasad has reached the site of the car explosion near the Red Fort Metro Station.
He says, “I am not able to comment on this at the moment… we are still assessing what happened…” pic.twitter.com/0KITLdQies
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The Fire Department said that they received a call about a car explosion. In the initial investigation, Delhi Police has said that after a parked car exploded, other senior officers have now also reached the spot.
#WATCH | Delhi: Senior police officials at the spot following a blast near Gate No. 1 of Red Fort Metro Station
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Neighbourhoods in Old Delhi near the Red Fort are among the most crowded in the national capital.
Although details about the damage caused by the incident are yet to be available, so far, seven fire engines have been dispatched to the site.
Several reports and social media are pointing towards the terror angle as of now; there has been no official confirmation on this.
According to a report by NDTV, the Delhi Police’s Special Cell has reached the area, and they have cordoned off the site of the explosion.
#WATCH | Delhi: National Security Guard (NSG) team arrives at the spot after the blast near Gate no 1 of the Red Fort Metro station in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/Wq60ppUHas
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Reportedly, a few ambulances have also been rushed to the site as the explosion has led to several injuries.
Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha said on Monday that a slow-moving vehicle stopped at a red light in the area near Red Fort Metro Station in the national capital, and an explosion occurred in that vehicle, which damaged nearby vehicles.
He said all agencies, including the FSL and the National Investigation Agency, have reached the spot.
The Police Commissioner said there has been a loss of life in the incident, and the situation is being monitored.
“Today at around 6.52 pm, a slow-moving vehicle stopped at the red light. 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. The situation is being monitored,” he told reporters.