Following the tragic car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station that claimed eight lives and injured many, diplomatic missions and foreign envoys have extended profound sympathy and condolences. The international community is expressing solidarity with India in the wake of this devastating event.
Messages from the Embassies of Egypt, France, Japan, the British High Commission, and the Lithuanian Embassy have shared expressions of deep sorrow. These representatives conveyed their sincerest condolences to the families grieving their loved ones and offered prayers for the complete recovery of the injured. This unified response underscores the global concern stirred by the blast.
The incident unfolded when a car, registered in Haryana, exploded near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station. The blast resulted in a fiery aftermath, damaging multiple vehicles and streetlights. Those injured have been admitted to LNJP Hospital for specialized medical care and monitoring.
Security forces, including the Delhi Police, NIA, and NSG, immediately secured the area. Investigations are in full swing, with forensic experts meticulously examining the site and security cameras being reviewed to identify the perpetrators. In response, heightened security measures are in effect across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Mumbai, with increased vigilance at crowded public spaces and religious establishments.