On Monday (10 November) evening in the country’s capital Delhi, there was a massive explosion in a car parked near the Red Fort metro station. According to initial information, 9 people were killed and more than 20 people were injured in this tragic accident, but in the latest update, the number of dead has increased to 12 and the number of injured has reached 25. The incident has raised security concerns in the capital and investigations have been intensified by authorities.
There was chaos everywhere after the car blast
The intensity of the car blast was so high that many vehicles parked nearby were burnt to ashes and there was chaos on the road. According to eyewitnesses, after the blast there were flames all around and injured people were screaming for help. The injured also include Ankush Sharma (28) and Rahul Kaushik (20), who were returning from Gauri Shankar Temple. About 80 percent of Ankush’s body got burnt in the blast and his condition remains critical.
Signs of suicide attack to police
Preliminary investigation by Delhi Police has indicated that the blast could have been a ‘fidayeen’ (suicide) attack. Investigation has revealed that the suspect had planned to carry out this suicide attack immediately after receiving information about the capture of the Faridabad module. According to sources, all the concerned agencies are working on every aspect to find out the motive behind the blast.
High alert in the entire city after the blast
After the blast, Delhi Police has increased security in the entire city. All the railway stations of the capital have been put on high alert. Railway Protection Force (RPF), Government Railway Police (GRP) and dog squads have been deployed at major stations. Employees have been instructed to remain alert, while checking and patrolling of passengers has also been increased.
Big revelation in preliminary investigation
Preliminary investigation has revealed that the blast was caused by a highly explosive material, due to which many nearby vehicles were destroyed and even the windows of nearby buildings were broken. The forensic team is examining samples of the debris to find out what type of explosive was used in the blast. After this incident, Delhi Police has registered a case under UAPA (Unlawful Activities Prevention Act) and Explosives Act.
Sources say that the suspect was probably waiting for some order or signal to carry out the blast. This clearly indicates that the attack was part of a pre-planned and organized terrorist conspiracy.
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