New Delhi: The powerful explosion on an i20 car, near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro station, is feared to have killed 10 people and injured dozens.
The nature of explosive in the incident hasn’t yet been ascertained.
Though neither the government nor Delhi Police has pointed to a terror incident, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that all angles are being looked into.
“We are exploring all possibilities and will conduct a thorough investigation, taking all possibilities into account. All options will be investigated immediately and we will present the results to the public,” Shah said in a video message before rushing to the incident site, adding that he will also visit the hospital where the injured persons were taken to for treatment.
Shah said there have been casualties, without specifying the number of deaths.
Giving details of how the incident unfolded, Shah said, “This evening, around 7 pm, a blast occurred in a Hyundai i20 car at the Subhash Marg traffic signal near the Red Fort in Delhi. The blast injured some pedestrians and damaged some vehicles. Preliminary reports indicate that some people have lost their lives.”
The Home minister added that teams from Delhi Crime Branch and Delhi Special Branch arrived at the spot within 10 minutes of receiving the information.
“The NSG and NIA teams, along with the FSL, have now begun a thorough investigation. Orders have been given to examine all nearby CCTV cameras. I have also spoken to the Delhi CP and the Special Branch in-charge. The Delhi CP and the Special Branch in-charge are present at the spot,” Shah informed.