“Terror Strikes Delhi: Red Fort Blast Leaves City in Shock and Fear”
New Delhi, India What began as a regular, bustling Monday evening near Delhi’s iconic Red Fort turned into a nightmare when a massive explosion ripped through a parked car, killing at least eight people and injuring more than twenty.
The blast, which occurred just meters from the Red Fort Metro Station, was powerful enough to melt nearby vehicles and could be heard across several kilometers. Within seconds, the area normally alive with traffic, traders, and tourists was plunged into chaos and terror.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the explosion, but the fact that it occurred in one of the most heavily guarded zones of the Indian capital has left residents deeply unsettled.
“There Was Blood Everywhere”
Eyewitnesses described scenes straight out of a disaster film. Mohamed Hafiz, a resident living only 200 meters from the site, said the shockwave was so strong that his house shook violently.
“We thought it was an earthquake. When we ran outside, we saw cars on fire, people screaming, and bodies lying on the road. There was blood everywhere it was horrifying,” Hafiz recalled.
Panic rippled across Delhi as news spread on social media. Police immediately declared a high alert, with neighboring states tightening security at borders and major transport hubs.
Fear and Confusion Across the Capital
By nightfall, normally crowded streets near Chandni Chowk and Red Fort stood eerily empty. Roads leading to the area were cordoned off, while forensic teams scoured the blast site for evidence.
At Lok Nayak Hospital, dozens of families gathered in desperation, searching for their loved ones. Among them was Mohammed Azghar, holding up a phone photo of his missing brother, who worked as a rickshaw driver near the site.
“We’ve searched everywhere Chandni Chowk, Red Fort but there’s no sign of him. I just want to know whether he’s alive or not,” he said with trembling hands.
A City on Edge
The explosion the first major blast in Delhi in more than a decade — has reignited concerns about urban security. While investigators are exploring all possibilities, officials are treating the case as a potential act of terrorism until proven otherwise.
Residents like Rajesh Kumar, a tea vendor near the hospital, said the blast has shaken their faith in the city’s safety.
“I always thought Delhi was safe. Now, everyone’s scared. My family in Uttar Pradesh wants me to come home,” he said.
Ground Zero: The Aftermath
When reporters were allowed to access the site hours later, the aftermath was grim. Charred vehicles, twisted metal, and pools of dried blood marked the street that just hours earlier had been full of life.
Security forces stood guard as locals gathered silently, many unable to believe what they were seeing.
Ram Singh, a small goods transporter, worried about his future.
“I earn daily if this area shuts down, how will I feed my family? I just hope this never happens again,” he said quietly.
Delhi police have promised a full investigation, while forensic teams are working overnight to determine what triggered the blast. The city remains under high security alert, and residents have been urged to stay cautious.
As the Red Fort’s crimson walls stand tall under the night sky, they now bear witness to yet another tragic moment in India’s capital one that has left its citizens both shaken and united in grief.
