The explosion near the Red Fort in the capital, Delhi, is no ordinary incident. Delhi Police sources are treating it as a terrorist act. Sources stated that the blast was so powerful that its impact was felt up to 200 meters away.
People were blown to pieces. Sources stated that initial investigations indicate a major terrorist incident. Police are investigating the matter from every angle. The blast was so powerful that a part of the vehicle in which the explosion occurred landed 200 meters away.
13 killed in blast
So far, 13 people have been confirmed dead in the blast. The explosion occurred in an i20 car. Police Commissioner Satish Golcha said that a car was slowly approaching a red light and suddenly exploded. Those standing around the car were blown to pieces. It is reported that several people, including the driver, were in the car, and most of them have died.
PM Modi inquired about the incident
Sources said PM Modi has received information about the incident. Sources told PTI that PM Modi has received information about the incident. He has also spoken to Home Minister Amit Shah and received updates. It is reported that at least 24 people were injured in the incident. All the injured have been taken to LNJP Hospital.
Trying to find out the vehicle registration
A team from the Delhi Police Special Cell, along with forensic experts, is trying to determine the registration number of the vehicle that exploded. The car was completely mangled, with many parts scattered far away.
