A powerful explosion occurred near the Red Fort in New Delhi, India’scapital, on Sunday evening, sending shockwaves through the historic areaand prompting an immediate security response.
According to initial reports, the blast took place inside a car parkedclose to the Red Fort vicinity. The cause of the explosion remains unclear,and authorities have yet to confirm whether it was an accident or adeliberate act.
Police and emergency teams rushed to the scene, quickly cordoning off thearea and evacuating nearby streets as a precaution. Bomb disposal units andforensic experts have been deployed to determine the nature and origin ofthe explosion.
Eyewitnesses described hearing a “loud bang” followed by smoke rising fromthe vehicle. Panic briefly spread among locals and tourists visiting theheritage site, one of India’s most visited landmarks.
As of now, no casualties have been reported, and officials have urged thepublic to avoid speculation until the investigation concludes.
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The Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, holds major nationalsignificance as the site of India’s Independence Day celebrations. Securityin the area is usually tight, raising questions about how the vehiclemanaged to reach such proximity.
Authorities are expected to release more details once preliminaryinvestigations are complete.