On Monday evening, a car exploded at a traffic light in New Delhi, resulting in casualties and injuries.
As of now, the following details are known:
- As a result of the explosion, at least eight people have died. The explosion occurred near the Red Fort, a popular tourist attraction, at 6:52 PM local time.
- Another 20 people were injured when the explosion destroyed nearby vehicles, occurring close to a metro station.
- According to the police, the car that exploded—a Hyundai i20—was at a traffic light when the explosion happened.
- The cause of the explosion has not yet been determined, and investigators are trying to find out who owned the vehicle.
- In connection with the incident, authorities have increased security in several locations, including historical sites and airports.
India's Home Minister Amit Shah stated that investigators are exploring all possible versions of what happened.
The minister responsible for state security noted that the investigation is being conducted "with the utmost seriousness."
Indian media and the internet are actively discussing possible causes of the explosion; however, officials have not yet confirmed that it was a deliberate attack.
Investigators are also trying to reconstruct the car's route before the explosion.
Some sources report that the car was in the Red Fort area a few hours before the incident.
According to claims, the red Hyundai i20 was initially parked and then slowly headed towards the intersection where the explosion occurred.
