Delhi blast: Leaders express grief over loss of lives; demand swift investigation

NEW DELHI: Political leaders across parties expressed grief and shock after at least eight people were killed and several others injured in a car explosion near gate number 1 of Red Fort Metro Station on Monday. Urging the government to conduct a thorough and time-bound investigation into the incident.

Union home minister Amit Shah reacting to the blast said, the NSG and NIA teams, along with the forensic science laboratory (FSL), have begun a detailed investigation into the incident. “Orders have been given to examine all nearby CCTV cameras. 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,” the minister said, adding that he would visit the blast site and the hospital to review the situation personally.

#WATCH | Delhi: Blast near Red Fort Metro Station | Union Home Minister Amit Shah says "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.… pic.twitter.com/BfRei3r3tx

— ANI (@ANI) November 10, 2025

Defence minsiter Rajnath Singh described the blast as 'extremely painful and disturbing'.

"The car blast incident in Delhi is extremely painful and disturbing. At this moment of immense grief, I extend my sincerest condolences to the families of the deceased. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured'" he posted on X.

The car blast incident in Delhi is extremely painful and disturbing. At this moment of immense grief, I extend my sincerest condolences to the families of the deceased. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured.

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) November 10, 2025

Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said the news of the explosion was “extremely heartbreaking and concerning.”

In a post on X, he wrote: “The report of the deaths of several innocent people in this tragic incident is profoundly sorrowful. In this hour of grief, I stand with the bereaved families who have lost their loved ones and express my deepest condolences to them. I hope for the swift recovery of all the injured.”

दिल्ली के लाल किला मेट्रो स्टेशन के पास हुए कार विस्फोट की ख़बर बेहद दर्दनाक और चिंताजनक है। इस दुखद हादसे में कई निर्दोष लोगों की मृत्यु का समाचार अत्यंत दुखद है।

इस दुख की घड़ी में अपने प्रियजनों को खोने वाले शोक संतप्त परिवारों के साथ खड़ा हूं और उनको अपनी गहरी संवेदनाएं…

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 10, 2025

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West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said she was “deeply shocked” by the blast. “My heart goes out to the families who have lost their loved ones and I pray for strength and a swift recovery for all those injured,” she said.

Deeply shocked to hear about the tragic blast in New Delhi. My heart goes out to the families who have lost their loved ones and I pray for strength and a swift recovery for all those injured.

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) November 10, 2025

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Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra called the explosion “extremely heartbreaking.”

Posting on X she said, “May God grant peace to the departed souls. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the swift recovery of those injured.”

दिल्ली में हुए धमाके में कई लोगों की मृत्यु एवं कई के घायल होने का समाचार अत्यंत दुखद है।

ईश्वर दिवंगत आत्माओं को शांति प्रदान करें। शोक-संतप्त परिवारों के प्रति मेरी गहरी संवेदनाएं। घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करती हूं।

— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) November 10, 2025

Congress’ media and publicity chief Pawan Khera, described the incident as “deeply distressing.”

He added, “Early reports indicate that several lives have been lost. In this hour of grief, we stand with the bereaved families and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. The government must ensure a thorough and speedy investigation into the incident.”

The news of a car explosion near Red Fort Metro Station is deeply distressing. Early reports indicate that several lives have been lost.

In this hour of grief, we stand with the bereaved families and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. The government must ensure a…

— Pawan Khera 🇮🇳 (@Pawankhera) November 10, 2025

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The former Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik also expressed his condolences, saying he was “deeply saddened to learn about the loss of so many precious lives.” He added, “My thoughts and prayers are with the grieving families… Prayers for the swift recovery of those who have sustained injuries.”

Deeply saddened to learn about the loss of so many precious lives in the explosion near #RedFort. My thoughts and prayers are with the grieving families who lost their near and dear ones. Prayer for the swift recovery of those who have sustained injuries.

— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) November 10, 2025

Shiromani Akali Dal chief and former Punjab deputy CM said the perpetrators “must be swiftly brought to justice.” “Deeply shocked by the tragic blast near Red Fort in Delhi. The culprits behind this heinous act must be swiftly brought to justice - no mercy for those plotting terror,” he said, extending condolences to the victims’ families.

Deeply shocked by the tragic blast near Red Fort in Delhi. The culprits behind this heinous act must be swiftly brought to justice — no mercy for those plotting terror.
I extend heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families who lost their loved ones and pray for the speedy… pic.twitter.com/KyqfIOOoOQ

— Sukhbir Singh Badal (@officeofssbadal) November 10, 2025

According to the Delhi fire department, the explosion triggered a fire that engulfed multiple nearby vehicles. Seven fire tenders were deployed to contain the blaze, while teams from the Delhi police special cell and other security agencies reached the site.

Police and forensic teams have begun investigating the cause of the explosion, while a high alert has been issued across multiple states including the national capital.