Overview of the Incident
A massive explosion occurred on monday evening, 10 november 2025, near the red Fort Metro Station in Delhi.
The blast took place in a car halted at a traffic signal, causing devastating damage.
12 people were killed and 20 others were injured.
The impact was strong enough to ignite several nearby vehicles.
Home Ministry’s Immediate Response
Union home minister amit shah reviewed the security situation on Tuesday.
The review covered delhi and other vulnerable parts of the country.
The meeting involved top officials, including:
Union home Secretary Govind Mohan
Intelligence Bureau director Tapan Deka
Delhi police Commissioner Satish Golcha
NIA director General Sadanand Vasant Date
J&K DGP Nalin Prabhat (joined online)
Investigation Handed Over to NIA
The central government transferred the entire investigation to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
This step reflects the seriousness and national-level implications of the incident.
Case Registered Under UAPA
Delhi police registered a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
This indicates that the agencies are treating the explosion as a terrorist attack.
Possible Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) Link
Early investigations indicate a potential link to a JeM module exposed in Jammu & kashmir and Haryana.
Recent arrests connected to this module include several individuals, including doctors.
Authorities recovered:
Around 3,000 kg of explosives
A significant cache of weapons
Agencies consider this connection a major lead in determining motives and broader networks.
Amit Shah’s Second review Meeting
A second high-level meeting was scheduled later in the day to assess fresh inputs and intelligence.
Officials updated the home minister with critical information related to:
Nature of the blast
Progress of the forensic examination
Security preparedness across Delhi
Key Observations from the Briefing
The blast occurred when the car was moving slowly towards the traffic signal.
The explosion caused instant fatalities, widespread panic, and vehicular destruction.
Investigative agencies are committed to uncovering the complete plot behind the attack.
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