Delhi 10/11 Bomb Blast: 9 Killed, 20+ Injured In Suspected Suicide Attack

Short News: Delhi 10/11

A powerful car bomb exploded near Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi on Monday evening, killing nine people and injuring over 20 others. The NIA is probing the blast as a terror attack, with links suspected to a Faridabad explosives seizure. PM Modi and Amit Shah condemned the attack and ordered a nationwide high alert.

Full Stroy: Delhi 10/11 bomb blast

New Delhi, November 11, 2025

A devastating car explosion near the historic Red Fort in Old Delhi on Monday evening killed at least nine people and injured more than twenty others, in what investigators believe to be a planned terror attack.

The blast took place around 6:52 pm near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station, reducing a white Hyundai i20 (registration number HR 26CE7674) to a burnt shell and sparking a massive fire that spread to nearby vehicles.

The explosion was so intense that it shattered glass windows nearly three kilometers away and caused temporary power outages in the area. The Red Fort locality, one of Delhi’s busiest tourist zones, was crowded with commuters and vendors at the time. Delhi 10/11 bomb blast

Eyewitnesses Recall Panic and Chaos Delhi 10/11 bomb blast

Eyewitnesses described scenes of horror and confusion. “There was a huge bang, and then everything was on fire. People were screaming and running everywhere,” said Rajesh Kumar, a shopkeeper who helped rescue the injured. Delhi 10/11 bomb blast

Within minutes, Delhi Fire Services deployed seven fire tenders and 15 ambulances. Most of the injured—pedestrians, rickshaw drivers, and commuters—were rushed to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital. Doctors confirmed that nine people had died, including the suspected bomber.

Hospital authorities said several victims suffered severe burns and shrapnel injuries, with at least five in critical condition. Delhi 10/11 bomb blast

Police Confirm Terror Angle

Delhi Police registered an FIR under several serious charges including murder (Section 302), attempt to murder (Section 307), and criminal conspiracy (Section 120B) of the IPC, as well as under the Explosives Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Delhi 10/11 bomb blast

The investigation has been officially handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), supported by the National Security Guard (NSG), Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), and Intelligence Bureau (IB).

Preliminary forensic reports suggest the use of a high-grade improvised explosive device (IED), likely containing ammonium nitrate. Officials are probing possible links to a major seizure of 2,900 kg of explosives recovered in Faridabad, Haryana, earlier the same day. Delhi 10/11 bomb blast

Suspected Links and Arrests

Investigators believe the Delhi blast could be connected to the Faridabad terror module exposed on November 10, in which two men — Dr. Mujammil Shakeel and Dr. Adil Rather — were arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terror Squad (ATS). Delhi 10/11 bomb blast

CCTV footage from the blast site shows the Hyundai i20 stopping briefly at a red light before it exploded. Officials have identified the suspected driver as Dr. Mohammad Umar, a resident of Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir. His charred remains were recovered from the car. Delhi 10/11 bomb blast

The car’s ownership trail reveals a complex chain — sold by Mohd Salman of Gurugram to intermediaries named Aamir and Tariq, before reaching Umar. All are currently under investigation. Delhi 10/11 bomb blast

Security agencies are probing possible ties with Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM). Intelligence inputs also suggest an Al-Qaeda connection, though it remains unconfirmed. Raids are ongoing in Pulwama, Muzaffarnagar, and other locations, with 10 people detained so far.

Government Response

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking from Bhutan where he is on an official visit, strongly condemned the attack.

“This cowardly act will not go unpunished. Our agencies are working round the clock to unearth the full conspiracy and bring every perpetrator to justice,” he said.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level emergency meeting with NSA Ajit Doval, NIA officials, and Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha. He ordered a zero-tolerance approach and directed agencies to examine all leads.

Nationwide Security Tightened

Security has been tightened across the country. The Red Fort will remain closed to visitors until November 13, and the Delhi Metro has suspended services at Red Fort station.
Police have imposed heavy barricading around Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid, and Connaught Place.

High alerts have also been issued in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, and Jammu & Kashmir, while security at airports, temples, and railway stations has been stepped up. Airlines have advised passengers to arrive early due to extended security checks.

The U.S. Embassy in Delhi has issued an advisory asking its citizens to avoid crowded public places and follow local updates.

Nation in Mourning

Leaders across party lines expressed sorrow. Rahul Gandhi called it a “deeply saddening tragedy,” while Mamata Banerjee said, “My heart goes out to the families of those who lost their loved ones.”

Videos of the explosion, showing a sudden fireball in traffic, have gone viral on social media. Authorities have urged the public to avoid spreading rumors as the investigation continues.

The Red Fort blast serves as a painful reminder of Delhi’s history with terror attacks — from the Sarojini Nagar blasts of 2005 to more recent threats. But officials say this time the response will be swift and coordinated.