A sudden and deadly explosion near Gate No. 1 of Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station on the evening of November 10 plunged the Indian capital into chaos, fear, and uncertainty. What began as a car fire call quickly escalated into one of the most serious security incidents this year, leaving at least eleven people dead and 24 injured, and prompting security agencies to issue a high alert not only in Delhi but also in Mumbai. While authorities continue to investigate, early signs point to a possible link between the blast and a major anti-terror operation earlier the same day.

The explosion occurred in a parked vehicle near the Red Fort Metro Station-one of Delhi’s busiest and most historically sensitive zones. The blast was powerful enough to trigger a massive fire, engulfing three to four nearby cars in flames within moments. Firefighters and police were alerted immediately after a distress call reached the Delhi Fire Department.

According to officials cited by ANI, seven fire tenders were deployed to contain the flames. Firefighters succeeded in preventing the fire from spreading into the metro station entrance or nearby commercial establishments, a development that, officials say, averted an even greater tragedy.

The medical response was swift, but the scale of the injuries was overwhelming. At Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) Hospital, the Medical Superintendent reported that eight victims died before they could even reach the facility, while several others remained in critical or serious condition. One injured person was said to be in stable condition.

The suddenness of the blast, combined with its proximity to a key national monument and a major metro junction, immediately raised red flags among security officials.

Soon after the incident, authorities placed Delhi on a high red alert, reinforcing checkpoints, suspending certain traffic routes, and boosting patrolling across sensitive installations including metro stations, railway terminals, and government complexes. Mumbai, too, was placed on heightened alert as a precautionary measure, reflecting concerns that the blast might be part of a broader threat or that copycat attempts could follow.

Teams from the Delhi Police Special Cell, the Crime Branch, the National Security Guard (NSG), and forensic experts rushed to the location. The area was sealed, cordoned off, and treated as a high-risk crime scene. Explosive residue sampling, vehicle chassis examinations, and chemical analysis began immediately.

Preliminary reports suggested the blast started in a parked vehicle, triggering a chain reaction that damaged several other cars. However, authorities refused to rule out any possibility-including an accidental ignition or a deliberate detonation-until forensic evaluations are complete.

The explosion came just hours after a major breakthrough in an unrelated security operation earlier on November 10. In a joint effort, the Haryana Police and Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested a Kashmiri doctor named Muzammil, who was reportedly teaching at Al Falah University in Haryana’s Dhouj area.

The raid on his rented residence resulted in the recovery of around 360 kg of a substance suspected to be ammonium nitrate, along with a staggering cache of weapons, explosives, and communication equipment. The confiscated materials included:

• 20 timers
• 4 additional timers fitted with batteries
• 5 kg of heavy metal components
• A walkie-talkie communication set
• An assault rifle with three magazines
• 83 live assault rifle rounds
• A pistol with eight live rounds
• Two empty cartridges
• Two more magazines

Authorities also suspect that the seized ammonium nitrate-commonly used in large, improvised explosive devices-was intended for major attacks.

Faridabad Police Commissioner Satender Kumar Gupta clarified during a press briefing that the substance appeared to be ammonium nitrate, not military-grade RDX. The accused was also wanted for past involvement in putting up posters supporting the banned terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed in Srinagar.

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini issued a stern statement, vowing that anyone found guilty of involvement in terrorism “will not be spared.”

With this major seizure occurring only hours before the Red Fort blast, investigators are now examining whether the two incidents might be related. While there is no official confirmation, the timing has drawn the attention of security agencies.

The blast being caused by ammonium nitrate remains a possibility, pending forensic confirmation. Investigators are also reviewing nearby CCTV footage to trace movements around the parked vehicle. The presence of timers, communication devices, and weapons recovered from the earlier raid has only intensified questions about whether the Delhi explosion was part of a larger network or a retaliatory act.

Security agencies have not ruled out sabotage, terror-linked motives, or accidental ignition caused by illicit materials inside the vehicle. They are “probing all angles,” according to police officials at the site.

The incident has rattled the national capital at a time of heightened political activity, festival crowds, and increased public mobility. With the Red Fort located near several high-value government and tourist sites, the blast has underscored vulnerabilities in urban security frameworks.

For now, Delhi remains under tight security, forensic teams continue to analyse evidence, and authorities are preparing for possible follow-up operations.

What is certain is that the November 10 explosion has raised fresh concerns regarding urban terrorism, illegal explosives circulation, and the preparedness of law enforcement agencies. As investigators dig deeper, the country waits anxiously for answers-and assurance that such a strike does not occur again.

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