Delhi Red Fort Blast: 13 Dead as Police Invoke Terror Law, PM Modi Calls It ‘Conspiracy’
<h3><strong>Delhi Red Fort Car Blast: Terror Law Invoked After Deadly Explosion Leaves 13 Dead</strong></h3><p>A powerful explosion near <strong>Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station</strong> on <strong>Monday evening, November 10, 2025</strong>, has left <strong>13 people dead</strong> and many others seriously injured, prompting nationwide shock and heightened security. Authorities have now <strong>invoked the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA)</strong>, treating the tragedy as a <strong>terror attack</strong>. Prime Minister <strong>Narendra Modi</strong> called the explosion a <strong>“conspiracy”</strong>, assuring the public that the culprits will face justice.</p><h3><strong>What Happened at Red Fort</strong></h3><p>At around <strong>6:30 p.m.</strong>, a <strong>white Hyundai i20 car</strong> stopped at a red light near <strong>Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station</strong> and suddenly exploded, setting nearby vehicles ablaze and sending thick smoke into the air. Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos and horror, with flames engulfing multiple cars and body parts scattered across the road.</p><p>“I saw flames from my house, and windows shook violently,” said a local resident. “People were screaming and running for their lives. It was terrifying.”</p><p>Emergency services rushed to the scene, with <strong>25 fire engines</strong> and multiple ambulances deployed. The fire was eventually brought under control, but the scale of devastation stunned the capital.</p><h3><strong>Casualties and Victims</strong></h3><p>According to officials, <strong>13 people lost their lives</strong>, including both locals and migrants from <strong>Uttar Pradesh</strong> and <strong>Uttarakhand</strong>, while more than <strong>25 were injured</strong>. Most of the victims were taken to <strong>Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital</strong>, just a few kilometres from the site.</p><p>Among the victims was <strong>21-year-old Shivam Jha</strong> from Delhi, <strong>Ashok Kumar</strong> from Amroha, and <strong>Mohsin</strong> from Meerut. Several bodies were burnt beyond recognition, making identification difficult for forensic teams.</p><h3><strong>Investigation and Arrests</strong></h3><p>The <strong>Delhi Police</strong> have confirmed that the explosion was caused by a <strong>high-intensity improvised explosive device (IED)</strong>, reportedly made with <strong>ammonium nitrate and RDX</strong>. Investigators believe it was a <strong>suicide attack</strong> linked to a <strong>terror module busted in Faridabad</strong>, where authorities had earlier seized <strong>2,900 kg of bomb-making chemicals</strong>.</p><p>The suspect, identified as <strong>Dr. Umar Mohammad</strong>, a resident of <strong>Pulwama</strong>, is alleged to have driven the car. Intelligence sources suggest that the attackers <strong>panicked during handling explosives</strong>, which may have triggered a premature blast.</p><p>Multiple raids have been conducted across <strong>Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh</strong>, leading to the <strong>detention of several suspects</strong>, including three doctors from <strong>Al Falah University</strong>. The investigation has since been handed over to the <strong>National Investigation Agency (NIA)</strong>, which is probing links to the <strong>Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM)</strong> terror group.</p><p>A <strong>500-member task force</strong> comprising officers from the <strong>NIA, NSG, IB, and Delhi Police Special Cell</strong> has been formed to investigate all aspects of the attack, including the purchase and movement of the vehicle involved.</p><h3><strong>PM Modi and Amit Shah Respond</strong></h3><p>While addressing an event during his Bhutan visit, <strong>Prime Minister Narendra Modi</strong> described the explosion as a <strong>“conspiracy”</strong> and vowed to bring all those responsible to justice.</p><p>Home Minister <strong>Amit Shah</strong> convened a high-level security review with senior officials, including <strong>NSA Ajit Doval</strong>, and ordered enhanced security across the country. “We are investigating from all angles,” Shah said, adding that the use of advanced explosives points toward an organized terror plan.</p><h3><strong>Nationwide Security Alert</strong></h3><p>Following the attack, India has gone on <strong>high alert</strong>. Security has been tightened at <strong>airports, metro stations, railway terminals, and government buildings</strong>. The <strong>Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)</strong> announced that <strong>Lal Quila Metro Station</strong> will remain closed temporarily as a precaution.</p><p>States like <strong>Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Kerala</strong> have been placed on <strong>red alert</strong>, with orders for strict vehicle checks, increased patrols, and enhanced surveillance near historical and religious sites.</p><p>The <strong>Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)</strong> also issued directives to strengthen security at sensitive locations, including the <strong>Indira Gandhi International Airport</strong>.</p><h3><strong>International Reactions</strong></h3><p>The <strong>UAE</strong> strongly condemned the attack, calling it a “cowardly act of terror” and expressing condolences to the victims and their families. The <strong>UK</strong> and <strong>US embassies</strong> have also issued <strong>travel advisories</strong> urging citizens to avoid crowded areas in Delhi and follow local authorities’ guidance.</p><h3><strong>Early Clues and Evidence</strong></h3><p>CCTV footage recovered from over <strong>100 cameras</strong> shows the suspect’s car entering the area around <strong>3:15 p.m.</strong> and remaining parked for nearly three hours near a mosque before driving toward <strong>Netaji Subhash Marg</strong>, where it exploded.</p><p>Police have traced the car’s registration to <strong>Haryana</strong>, and the <strong>previous owner has been detained</strong>. Investigators suspect the vehicle changed hands multiple times using <strong>fake documents</strong> to conceal its trail.</p><h3><strong>Aftermath and Public Response</strong></h3><p>The blast caused panic in <strong>Chandni Chowk</strong>, one of Delhi’s busiest markets. Shopkeepers shut down stores as crowds fled in fear. The market remained closed the following day as forensic teams combed through debris for clues.</p><p>Leaders across political parties have condemned the attack. Former Delhi Chief Minister <strong>Arvind Kejriwal</strong> called it “extremely alarming,” demanding accountability and improved capital security.</p><h3><strong>Conclusion</strong></h3><p>The <strong>Red Fort car blast</strong> marks one of the deadliest attacks in Delhi in recent years. As the <strong>NIA</strong> and <strong>Delhi Police</strong> dig deeper, the focus remains on dismantling the wider network behind the explosion.</p><p>With terror laws now invoked, and high-level coordination between intelligence agencies, India has reinforced its resolve to confront threats against national security. Prime Minister Modi’s statement sums up the nation’s mood:</p><blockquote><p>“This is a conspiracy against India’s peace and unity. Those responsible will not be spared.”</p></blockquote>