A scene of horror and chaos erupted in the Indian capital today after a powerful car bomb detonated near the historic Red Fort, leaving at least 13 people dead and scores more injured in what officials are treating as a "sophisticated terrorist attack."
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| On the evening of November 10, 2025, a massive car explosion occurred near the Red Fort in New Delhi, India. The explosion killed at least 8-13 people and injured more than 20 others |
The blast, which occurred on a busy thoroughfare leading to the 17th-century Mughal-era fortress, tore through morning crowds of tourists, merchants, and local residents. The explosion was so powerful it shattered windows hundreds of meters away and sent a column of thick black smoke into the sky, visible across Old Delhi.
The Scene: "Chaos and Carnage"
Witnesses described a deafening sound followed by moments of stunned silence, then screams.
"I was setting up my stall when the world just exploded," said a local vendor, his clothes stained with dust. "The ground shook. I saw a fireball, and then... chaos. People were running, screaming, trying to find their loved ones. It was carnage."
Emergency services flooded the area, but their efforts were hampered by the debris-strewn streets and the ensuing panic. The twisted, burning wreckage of the vehicle believed to have carried the explosives lay in a deep crater, a grim testament to the bomb's force.
NIA Takes Control, Terrorism Suspected
The incident was immediately declared a high-priority national security threat. In a sign of the attack's severity, India's elite counter-terrorism unit, the National Investigation Agency (NIA), has taken over the probe from the Delhi Police.
An NIA spokesperson confirmed the agency's involvement, stating, "We are investigating this as a pre-meditated act of terror. The choice of location and the method used point to a well-organized group."
Security officials are now poring over CCTV footage and intelligence chatter, hunting for any clue as to how the bombers breached the high-security zone surrounding the iconic landmark.
A Strike at India's Heart
The Red Fort (Lal Qila) is not just a UNESCO World Heritage site; it is a profound symbol of India's independence and sovereignty. It is from its ramparts that the Prime Minister of India addresses the nation every Independence Day.
An attack so close to this monument is seen as a direct and brazen challenge to the Indian state.
The Home Ministry has placed the entire National Capital Region on its highest state of alert. Security has been visibly reinforced at airports, railway stations, government buildings, and other sensitive sites across the country, as fears of a coordinated follow-up attack mount.
As the city reels from the tragedy, a massive manhunt is underway. The government has vowed to "hunt down the perpetrators, wherever they may be," and deliver "swift and decisive justice."