Delhi Red Fort Blast: 8 Dead, High Alert in Capital | Latest Updates
New Delhi, June 10, 2024 – A powerful explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort killed at least eight people and injured over 20 late Tuesday evening. The blast, which occurred around 7:15 PM near Lahori Gate, triggered panic and a massive security response.
What Happened? Key Details
Eyewitnesses reported a deafening explosion followed by chaos. “There was smoke everywhere—people were screaming, and bodies lay on the ground,” said Ramesh Kumar, a street vendor.
- IED Attack: Police confirmed an improvised explosive device (IED) hidden in a bag caused the blast.
- Casualties: Among the dead were two children and three foreign tourists.
- Blast Radius: Shattered windows and damaged vehicles within 50 meters.
Delhi on High Alert: Security Measures
- Metro, airports, landmarks under heightened surveillance.
- NSG, IB join Delhi Police in manhunt for suspects.
- CCTV footage being analyzed, multiple detentions made.
Home Minister Amit Shah called it a “terror act”, while PM Modi vowed swift justice.
Probe Focus: Remote Detonation & Security Lapses
Forensic teams found:
– Timer device fragments
– Ammonium nitrate traces
A senior officer stated, “This was well-planned—we’re probing all angles, including cross-border links.”
Political Reactions & Compensation
- PM Modi: “Perpetrators won’t be spared.”
- Kejriwal: ₹10 lakh compensation for victims’ families.
- Opposition demands better intelligence coordination.
Eyewitness Accounts: Survivors Recount Horror
Meena Devi, injured in the blast, said, “My husband shielded me—he’s now critical.”
Foreign tourists, including a Thai family, were among casualties.
What’s Next?
- Red Fort closed indefinitely.
- Suspect sketches likely soon.
- Memorial service planned for victims.
Key Developments
✔️ 8 dead, 20+ injured
✔️ IED with timer used
✔️ NSG, IB investigating
✔️ Delhi on high alert
✔️ Red Fort shut, metro disrupted
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