Overview
- The blast occurred near the Lal Qila metro station, close to the Red Fort, shortly before 7 p.m. local time on Monday.
- Officials confirm at least eight fatalities, with more than 20 people reported injured as counts continue to be reconciled.
- Delhi’s police chief said the vehicle had stopped at a traffic light when it exploded, damaging nearby traffic in the busy area.
- Fires from the explosion spread to multiple vehicles and rickshaws, with reports varying from three to six vehicles plus several rickshaws.
- Authorities issued heightened alerts across Delhi and neighboring Uttar Pradesh, and the Home Minister briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi.