Breaking: Delhi Bomb Blast Killed Atleast Nine People injuring several others

Several vehicles were gutted and at least nine deaths have been reported so far. Meanwhile, at least 24 injures have been reported, and all the injured have been rushed to hospitals.

It has not been confirmed whether the explosion was a bomb blast in Delhi, but a forensic investigation is underway to ascertain the nature of the blast.

At least one person has been detained for questioning regarding ownership of the car, while cops are separately questioning individuals arrested in connection with a terror module allegedly linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH). The module was busted on Monday and 2,900 kg of explosives were recovered, hours before the blast rocked Delhi.

Delhi Police registered a case in connection with the blast near the historic Red Fort in the city under various Sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), the Explosives Act, and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took stock of the situation and is in touch with Home Minister Amit Shah, according to government sources. PM Modi also expressed condolences over the loss of lives.

Home Minister Amit Shah, meanwhile, visited the hospital to meet the injured. He also spoke with security and intelligence officials and is updating PM Modi on investigations.

Police have sounded a high alert in Delhi as the investigation continues. Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra has also been put on high alert over the incident.

At least 20 fire tenders were rushed to the spot, with police cordoning off the area, the Delhi Fire Services said.

The blast was so powerful that it shattered windows of vehicles parked several metres away and was heard in nearby buildings of the congested area.

“The blast occurred in a car parked near Red Fort metro station gate number 1. The intensity was quite high. Injuries are feared,” said a senior official of Delhi Fire Service.

Visuals of the incident showed plumes of fire billowing from the burning cars.

Chandni Chowk market will be closed on Tuesday due to the Delhi blast on Monday evening, the traders association said.

Delhi Police obtained CCTV clip of the suspect’s movement moments before the blast, according to Delhi Police sources. The suspect was seen entering the car and exiting the parking area. The suspect was alone at the time, the footage indicates. Investigation is ongoing to trace the route towards Daryaganj. The probe agency is examining more than 100 CCTV clips. Footage from nearby toll plazas has also been retrieved for examination to establish the complete movement of the vehicle.

Multiple agencies are investigating the incidents to prove whether it was a planned blast or just an incident.