Delhi Red Fort Explosion: Lal Qila Metro Station Closed Following Deadly Blast That Killed 9 and Injured 20

Nov 11, 2025 12:29 pm CST

A deadly explosion near Delhi's historic Red Fort has killed 9 people and injured at least 20 others, prompting authorities to close the nearby Lal Qila Metro Station. The blast occurred in a white Hyundai i20 at a busy intersection, with Delhi Police invoking anti-terror laws as investigation teams from multiple agencies examine possible terror links. Several states have been placed on high alert following the incident, which coincided with a large explosives seizure in nearby Faridabad.