A wave of grief and condemnation swept across India after a powerful car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening claimed ten lives and injured several others.
The blast occurred near Gate No 1 and triggered panic in Old Delhi. It set nearby vehicles ablaze and left a trail of destruction.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Home Minister Amit Shah, who confirmed that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and forensic teams are probing the incident from every possible angle. Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha said authorities immediately dispatched seven fire tenders and sealed off the area for investigation.
Yogi Adityanath and National Leaders Express Solidarity
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was among the first to react, calling the loss of life ‘deeply saddening’. He extended condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the injured, invoking Lord Shri Ram for strength and peace.
आज दिल्ली में दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण विस्फोट की घटना में हुई जनहानि अत्यंत दुःखद है।
मेरी संवेदनाएं असमय कालकवलित हुए लोगों के शोक संतप्त परिजनों के साथ हैं।
प्रभु श्री राम से प्रार्थना है कि दिवंगत आत्माओं को सद्गति, शोकाकुल परिजनों को यह अथाह दुःख सहन करने की शक्ति एवं घायलों को…
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) November 10, 2025
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh termed the incident ‘extremely painful and disturbing’.
The car blast incident in Delhi is extremely painful and disturbing. At this moment of immense grief, I extend my sincerest condolences to the families of the deceased. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) November 10, 2025
BJP President JP Nadda urged that all medical assistance reach the injured promptly.
Anguished by the loss of lives in the tragic car blast in New Delhi. My heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. Praying for the swift recovery of the injured. Authorities are ensuring that all necessary medical assistance reaches the injured.
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) November 10, 2025
Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari, Piyush Goyal, Jyotiraditya Scindia, and Sarbananda Sonowal also conveyed their condolences on X.
The car blast in Delhi is deeply tragic and distressing. My heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in this unfortunate incident. May they find strength in this moment of grief, and may those injured recover soon.
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) November 10, 2025
दिल्ली में हुए धमाके में लोगों के जान गंवाने का समाचार अत्यंत दुःखद है। इसमें जिन्होंने अपनों को खोया है उनके प्रति मैं अपनी शोक संवेदनाएं व्यक्त करता हूँ और ईश्वर से घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की प्रार्थना करता हूँ।
— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) November 10, 2025
दिल्ली में हुए ब्लास्ट में अपने प्रियजनों को खोने वाले सभी परिजनों के प्रति गहरी संवेदना व्यक्त करता हूँ।
ईश्वर दिवंगत आत्माओं को शांति दें और घायलों को शीघ्र स्वस्थ करें। 🙏🏼
— Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (@JM_Scindia) November 10, 2025
Deeply anguished to learn about the loss of lives in the blast in Delhi this evening. My heartfelt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones and prayers for the speedy recovery of those injured.
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) November 10, 2025
Opposition Voices Unite in Grief
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin demanded a thorough and impartial probe. Kharge called the incident a ‘grave security lapse’, while Stalin described the visuals as ‘heartbreaking’.
Extremely distressing to hear about the news of a car explosion near Red Fort Metro Station, Delhi. Initial reports suggest that several precious lives have been lost in this incident.
In this moment of grief, our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families, and we pray…
— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) November 10, 2025
दिल्ली में लाल किला के पास हुए कार विस्फोट की दुःखद सूचना मिली। देश की राजधानी में ऐसे विस्फोट चिंताजनक और पीड़ादायक है। इस दर्दनाक हादसे में जिन परिवारों ने अपने निर्दोष प्रियजनों को खोया है, उनके प्रति गहरी संवेदनाएं व्यक्त करता हूँ तथा सभी घायलों के शीघ्र अति शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने… pic.twitter.com/U3ixGKC4OE
— Tejashwi Yadav (@yadavtejashwi) November 10, 2025
Shocked and deeply pained by the explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort that has taken several innocent lives. Visuals from the site are truly heartbreaking.
My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and my thoughts are with those battling injuries. Wishing them strength and a…
— M.K.Stalin – தமிழ்நாட்டை தலைகுனிய விடமாட்டேன் (@mkstalin) November 10, 2025
AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu joined in condemning the attack, expressing prayers for the victims’ families and hope that those responsible ‘face the strictest punishment’.
Very disturbed by the news of the #RedFort blast. I pray for the swift recovery of the injured and patience for those who lost their dear ones. I hope for a thorough and swift investigation. Those responsible for this condemnable act must receive the maximum punishment under the…
— Asaduddin Owaisi (@asadowaisi) November 10, 2025
Deeply shocked and saddened by the blast in Delhi. I offer my heartfelt condolences to those who lost their loved ones and pray for the quick recovery of the injured. My thoughts are with the victims and their families.
— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) November 10, 2025
Security Heightened Nationwide
Following the blast, authorities have stepped up security across Delhi, Nagpur, Mumbai, and Uttar Pradesh. Notably, the explosion occurred just hours after J&K Police busted a transnational terror module in Faridabad, recovering 2,900 kg of explosives and weapons.
As investigations continue, the nation stands united in mourning and resolve against any attempt to disrupt peace and public safety.
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