On the evening of November 10, 2025, the heart of India’s capital was rocked by a devastating explosion near the Red Fort Metro Station, sending shockwaves through New Delhi’s bustling streets and well beyond. What began as an ordinary Monday quickly descended into chaos and tragedy, as a car blast claimed numerous lives, left scores injured, and triggered a wave of grief and urgent calls for answers from every corner of the nation’s political spectrum.
Eyewitnesses, including an ambulance driver stationed nearby, recounted the horror of the moment. “We were waiting nearby when we suddenly heard a loud explosion. The police informed us it was near the Red Fort. When we arrived, we saw one injured and three dead. We took the injured to LNJP Hospital,” he told reporters, painting a grim picture of the scene. The blast, according to initial reports, set several nearby vehicles ablaze, intensifying the panic among locals and passersby. Flames leapt skyward, smoke billowed, and within minutes, the usually vibrant area was transformed into a site of fear and confusion.
Emergency services responded with remarkable speed. Firefighters, police, and forensic experts converged on the site, battling flames and securing the area. Their swift action prevented further casualties, but the devastation was already done. The area was promptly cordoned off, and a full-scale investigation was set in motion to determine the cause and perpetrators behind the explosion.
As the dust settled, the true scale of the tragedy began to emerge. Official figures varied in the immediate aftermath, with some sources reporting eight to nine deaths and around twenty injured, while others, including political leaders, cited at least ten fatalities and more than a dozen wounded. Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) Hospital confirmed that twenty-four people were brought in severe condition, with eight declared dead and the remainder undergoing treatment. The precise toll remained fluid as authorities worked to confirm identities and reach out to families.
The incident sent a ripple of grief through India’s political leadership, sparking an outpouring of condolences and calls for accountability. President Droupadi Murmu expressed her sorrow, stating, “I convey my heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives in the blast that has taken place in Delhi. I pray for quick recovery of those injured.” Vice President CP Radhakrishnan echoed these sentiments, describing himself as “deeply anguished by the blast in Delhi this evening. Heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones, and prayers for the swift recovery of the injured.”
Union Minister Amit Shah, who visited the blast site and met with the injured, conveyed his pain in stark terms: “Pained beyond words by the loss of lives in a blast in Delhi. My deepest condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. Have visited the blast site and also met the injured in the hospital. My prayers for their quick recovery.” He assured the public that top agencies were actively investigating the incident, a sentiment mirrored by other government officials.
Delhi Minister Praveen Khandelwal commended the quick response of emergency services, while BJP National President JP Nadda reassured citizens that authorities were ensuring all necessary medical assistance reached the injured. Rajasthan Minister Colonel Rajyavardhan Rathore, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah all issued heartfelt statements, expressing shock and solidarity with the victims and their families. “Shocked and deeply saddened by the news of the blast in Delhi. My heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. In this difficult hour, prayers for strength and peace for all affected. Wishing a swift and complete recovery to those injured,” said Rathore, reflecting the nation’s collective grief.
From the opposition benches, the response was equally swift and empathetic. Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi took to social media to say, “The news of the car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station is extremely heartbreaking and concerning. The report of the deaths of several innocent people in this tragic incident is profoundly sorrowful. In this hour of grief, I stand with the bereaved families who have lost their loved ones and express my deepest condolences to them. I hope for the swift recovery of all the injured.” Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra offered similar condolences, stating, “May God grant peace to the departed souls. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the swift recovery of those injured.” Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge called the incident “extremely distressing” and demanded a thorough probe to hold those responsible accountable.
The Aam Aadmi Party’s Atishi and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal both pressed for an immediate and comprehensive investigation, with Kejriwal emphasizing, “The police and government should immediately investigate how this explosion occurred and whether there is any larger conspiracy behind it. Negligence regarding Delhi’s security cannot be tolerated.” Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora and Congress leader Pawan Khera also called for calm, safety, and a transparent inquiry.
Authorities, meanwhile, began piecing together the events that led to the catastrophe. The explosion occurred near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station around 6:55 pm, prompting the dispatch of seven fire tenders. Firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control relatively quickly, but the damage had been done. In a chilling development, officials began to suspect a terror-related motive, especially given the timing: just hours before the explosion, police had uncovered an interstate terror module allegedly linked to banned organizations and seized more than 2,900 kilograms of suspected ammonium nitrate, including a recent haul of 2,500 kilograms. This discovery has fueled speculation about a possible connection, though investigators have yet to draw definitive conclusions.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was briefed on the situation and spoke directly with Home Minister Amit Shah, underscoring the gravity with which the highest levels of government are treating the incident. Security agencies remain on high alert, assessing the impact and probing any terror links. Forensic teams are combing the site for clues, and authorities have assured the public that no stone will be left unturned in the quest for answers.
As Delhi grapples with the aftermath, the city’s resilience is once again being tested. The Red Fort, a symbol of India’s enduring history, now stands as a somber backdrop to a tragedy that has united the nation in grief and determination. While the investigation continues, the city’s leaders, emergency workers, and ordinary citizens alike are left to reckon with the fragility of peace and the urgent need for vigilance in uncertain times.
Though the cause remains under investigation, and the pain of loss is fresh, Delhi’s collective resolve to seek justice and support the affected families is unmistakable. The events of November 10 have left an indelible mark, but also a promise: those responsible will be pursued, and the spirit of the city will endure.
