Tragedy struck near Delhi’s historic Red Fort on Sunday evening when a powerful bomb detonated in a moving vehicle, claiming at least eight lives and injuring many others. The blast created a scene of immediate pandemonium, with eyewitnesses describing a blinding flash followed by a thunderous roar and flames erupting. The area was quickly blanketed in black smoke, with vehicles screeching to a halt and panicked citizens seeking shelter.
A devastating eyewitness account highlighted the horrific loss of life, mentioning a delivery driver caught in the blast and tragically burnt alive. Several individuals were transported to trauma centers following the incident.
The explosive device was reportedly placed in a white Hyundai i20. Police sources indicated the car had slowed near a Red Fort traffic signal moments before detonation. The subsequent investigation, aided by forensic teams, recovered key evidence such as vehicle fragments and a registration plate. This evidence pointed police towards Gurugram, where the car was registered under Mohammad Salman.
Salman, upon questioning, revealed he had sold the car about 1.5 years ago to a Devendra residing in Okhla, Delhi, and provided documentation. The investigative trail then extended to Ambala, Haryana, identifying Nadeem as the subsequent owner. Police are now collaborating with Ambala authorities to locate Nadeem and scrutinize his background.
Investigators are considering the possibility of multiple ownership transfers to obscure the vehicle’s trail and are examining if it was linked to a wider terror organization. The National Security Guard is analyzing explosive residue to identify the components of the improvised device. The focus remains on piecing together the events that led to this deadly car bomb incident in India’s capital.