Monday evening was busy as usual near the Red Fort metro station in Delhi, India, when a loud blast erupted from a car, causing widespread chaos and panic. At least eight people were killed and over 20 were injured by the explosion, which was so intense that several nearby vehicles were severely damaged, with witnesses hearing the blast from kilometers away.
The police are actively investigating the cause of the explosion, which has shocked residents given its occurrence in one of the city's most secure and heavily trafficked areas. Nearby is Chandni Chowk, a bustling market area filled with shoppers, especially during the peak wedding season, and the historic Red Fort, a popular tourist site.
The confusion following the explosion led many to believe they were experiencing an earthquake. Eyewitnesses like Mohamed Hafiz, who lives nearby, described blood everywhere and the sight of injured individuals and burning cars. Panic swept through the city as news of the incident broke, prompting police to declare a high alert status.
As emergency services responded, others gathered at Lok Nayak Hospital, where the injured were taken, searching for missing loved ones. Among them was Mohammed Azghar, whose brother has not been heard from since the explosion, as he desperately sought information about his whereabouts.
Local businesses and residents expressed concern over safety and the potential long-term impacts on their community, with many hoping that security measures would be swiftly restored, and that such an incident would never happen again. Eyewitnesses described the harrowing aftermath, with mangled vehicles and blood staining the ground amid a heavy police presence in the area as the investigation continues.
The police are actively investigating the cause of the explosion, which has shocked residents given its occurrence in one of the city's most secure and heavily trafficked areas. Nearby is Chandni Chowk, a bustling market area filled with shoppers, especially during the peak wedding season, and the historic Red Fort, a popular tourist site.
The confusion following the explosion led many to believe they were experiencing an earthquake. Eyewitnesses like Mohamed Hafiz, who lives nearby, described blood everywhere and the sight of injured individuals and burning cars. Panic swept through the city as news of the incident broke, prompting police to declare a high alert status.
As emergency services responded, others gathered at Lok Nayak Hospital, where the injured were taken, searching for missing loved ones. Among them was Mohammed Azghar, whose brother has not been heard from since the explosion, as he desperately sought information about his whereabouts.
Local businesses and residents expressed concern over safety and the potential long-term impacts on their community, with many hoping that security measures would be swiftly restored, and that such an incident would never happen again. Eyewitnesses described the harrowing aftermath, with mangled vehicles and blood staining the ground amid a heavy police presence in the area as the investigation continues.
