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After the Delhi blast, Pakistan out of panic started air force patrolling on the border with Rajasthan. The chiefs of its armed forces held an emergency meeting. PM Shehbaz Sharif kept holding meetings with NSA and DG ISI till late night.
At the same time, Britain’s Foreign Ministry (FCDO) has advised not to travel to some areas of India after the blast. The British government has said its citizens should not travel within 10 kilometers of the India-Pakistan border, including in the state of Jammu and Kashmir and Manipur. FCDO said that tense situation persists in these areas and violent clashes are continuing in Manipur since 2023.
Today there was news of death of 11 people in the blast in Delhi, but 3 hours after the incident, Home Minister Amit Shah said that there have been 8 deaths. After this, information about 9 deaths was given in the list released from the hospital.
America and France also issued warnings
The US Embassy has also issued a warning to its citizens, saying that they should avoid going around the Red Fort and areas crowded with tourists and remain alert at all times.
On the other hand, the French Embassy said that the blast took place at around 7 pm on November 10 near the Red Fort and Red Fort metro station. At present the reason for the blast and the number of dead are not clear.
The French Embassy has advised its citizens present in Delhi to remain alert, stay away from crowded areas and the incident site. Also, French travelers have been asked to register on the ‘Fill the Ariane’ portal, so that they can be contacted in case of emergency.
Egypt and Iran expressed condolences for the injured
The Embassy of Iran has expressed shock over the car blast near the Red Fort in Delhi. The embassy said in its official statement-
The Embassy of Iran expresses its deepest condolences to the Indian citizens killed and injured in the Delhi blast. We stand with the Government of India and the Indian people in this hour of grief.
At the same time, the Egyptian Embassy said that on behalf of our people and government, we express our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones affected by the explosion near the Red Fort. Our prayers are with the victims and we pray for the speedy recovery of all the injured.
According to Delhi Police sources, this could be a terrorist attack.
News agency IANS quoted Delhi Police sources as saying that in the preliminary investigation of the car blast, it is being considered as a terrorist attack. This high intensity explosive may be linked to a module seized in Faridabad on Monday afternoon. A mixture of explosive substances and chemical elements was used in this.
Security agencies are interrogating Dr. Muzammil and Dr. Adil. It is believed that the blast was carried out in a hurry after his arrest.
Home Minister Amit Shah had told that there was an explosion in the rear of an i-20 car. According to police sources, the car was registered in the name of Salman in Gurugram, Haryana.
Police have taken Salman into custody and he is being interrogated. Salman had sold it to Tariq of Pulwama. Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha said that the blast took place near Gate No. 1 of Fort Metro Station.
Footage after the blast. There was chaos all around.
Shah reached the hospital and the incident site
After the incident, Shah reached LNJP Hospital. Here, the police have surrounded the area. Forensic team reached. Nearby CCTV footage is being scrutinized. NIA and NSG have also been sent to the spot.
Earlier, PM Modi had talked to Home Minister Amit Shah and got information about the incident. After the blast, high alert has been issued in Delhi including Mumbai, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Punjab and Uttarakhand.
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