Chicago – November 11, 2025
India’s capital is on edge after a car explosion ripped through a popular Delhi neighborhood on Monday, killing at least 10 people and injuring many others.
The blast took place near the city’s iconic Red Fort, also known as the Lal Qila, a 17th century monument and a symbol of India’s independence. The area, a major tourist hub known for its crowded bazaars and street vendors, was immediately thrown into chaos.
The incident is a rare occurrence for the sprawling metropolis of more than 30 million people.
Footage of the aftermath on local television showed thick, orange flames billowing into the pitch-black sky. Video showed vehicles badly charred and damaged. One man could be seen bleeding from his forehead.
The cause of the blast is not yet known, and the Indian government is yet to say whether the incident was deliberate.
Delhi police are investigating the case under various sections of India’s anti-terror law, North Delhi deputy commissioner of police, Raja Banthia, told CNN.
More than 30 other people were “badly injured” in the blast, said Dr. Manish Kumar Jha, a physician at the local Lok Nayak Hospital. “Many are not in a position of recovering,” he told reporters.
