Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed condolences over the loss of lives caused by a massive explosion near Delhi's Red Fort.
At least 8 people have been killed and many more injured in an explosion in a slow moving vehicle at a signal near Gate No. 1 of Delhi’s Red Fort (Lal Qila) Metro Station around 6:50 pm on Monday. The Delhi Police has restricted the entry and exit to Gate No. 1 of the metro station. However, Metro services are running normally throughout the network.
"Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in the blast in Delhi earlier this evening. May the injured recover at the earliest. Those affected are being assisted by authorities. Reviewed the situation with Home Minister Amit Shah Ji and other officials.
Home Minister Amit Shah in his first reaction said that all angles are being probed. He also visited victims at the hospital. Police in neighbouring states and major cities have also been put on alert.
The Home Minister 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.”
He added, “Within 10 minutes of receiving the information of the blast, teams from the Delhi Crime Branch and Delhi Special Branch arrived at the spot. The NSG and NIA teams, along with the FSL, have now begun a thorough investigation.”
Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in the blast in Delhi earlier this evening. May the injured recover at the earliest. Those affected are being assisted by authorities. Reviewed the situation with Home Minister Amit Shah Ji and other officials.@AmitShah
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