Delhi blast: Amit Shah says all angles being probed, to visit explosion site near Red Fort

Delhi blast: Amit Shah says all angles being probed, to visit explosion site near Red Fort

New Delhi:

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that probe agencies were investigating all possible angles in connection with the blast near Delhi’s Red Fort. Shah said that he had spoken with the Delhi Police Commissioner and the head of the Special Branch regarding the incident and confirmed that all major investigative agencies were present at the site. Shah also said he would shortly visit both the blast location and the hospital to take stock of the situation.

"This evening, around 7 pm, a blast occurred in a Hyundai i20 car at the Subhash Marg traffic signal near the Red Fort in Delhi. The blast injured some pedestrians and damaged some vehicles. Preliminary reports indicate that some people have lost their lives. Within 10 minutes of receiving the information of the blast, teams from the Delhi Crime Branch and Delhi Special Branch arrived at the spot. The NSG and NIA teams, along with the FSL, have now begun a thorough investigation,” Home Minister Shah said.

“Orders have been given to examine all nearby CCTV cameras. I have also spoken to the Delhi CP and the Special Branch in-charge. The Delhi CP and the Special Branch in-charge are present at the spot. We are exploring all possibilities and will conduct a thorough investigation, taking all possibilities into account. All options will be investigated immediately and we will present the results to the public. I will be heading to the spot shortly and will also visit the hospital immediately," he added.

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11 killed in blast so far

A powerful explosion rocked a car near the Red Fort area in Delhi on Monday evening, leaving 11 persons dead and several others injured. The blast also gutted three other vehicles in the vicinity.

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The incident occurred near Gate 1 of the Lal Quila Metro Station. The Delhi Fire Department received a call at 6:55 pm, and seven fire tenders rushed to the spot to control the flames.

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