Delhi Horror: At Least 14 Killed, 24 Injured In Powerful Car Explosion Near Chandni Chowk
A devastating explosion ripped through a moving car near Delhi’s Red Fort on Monday evening, leaving at least 13 people dead and 24 injured in what authorities are calling one of the capital’s most shocking terror incidents in recent years. The blast occurred around 7 pm near Gate Number 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station, sending shrapnel and flames across the bustling, densely populated Chandni Chowk area.
Witnesses described scenes of chaos and terror as the powerful detonation scattered mangled vehicles and bodies across the busy thoroughfare. Several cars caught fire in the aftermath, further fuelling panic among bystanders and commuters. The Red Fort, an enduring symbol of the nation’s heritage, was shrouded in smoke and sirens as emergency teams rushed to the scene.
Police and fire services responded within minutes to the emergency call reporting the explosion near the landmark’s Metro station. Rescue operations saw dozens of ambulances deployed as paramedics administered first aid on site and ferried the injured to nearby hospitals. Doctors at Lok Nayak and Sushruta Trauma Centre, where most victims were taken, reported that several remain in critical condition as of late evening.
Authorities cordoned off the blast site, a high-security zone frequented by both locals and tourists, to search for secondary devices and collect forensic evidence. “It was a very powerful explosion,” a Delhi Police source told reporters, indicating that investigators were treating the incident as a possible act of terror. Central agencies, including the National Investigation Agency (NIA), have joined the probe, seeking to determine the nature of the explosive device and establish if a larger network is involved.
Eyewitnesses recalled a sudden deafening blast, followed by chaos as people fled in all directions. “I heard a loud bang and saw flames shoot out from a car. People were screaming and running,” stated Sanjay Kumar, a local shopkeeper whose premises face the busy road. “There was smoke everywhere, and vehicles were burning. I saw injured people lying on the road until rescue teams arrived.”
Social media was flooded with disturbing images and videos showing the scale of devastation, with multiple vehicles reduced to charred shells and rescue workers carrying the wounded to safety. Authorities urged the public to avoid the area and refrain from sharing graphic content.
