High-intensity car blast rocks Delhi's Red Fort area; terror angle probed

This special report covers a powerful car explosion near Gate Number 1 of Delhi's historic Red Fort, a crowded area close to Chandni Chowk. According to sources within the Delhi Police, 'this was a powerful, intense blast that put out street lights as well.' The incident, which occurred around 7 PM, prompted a major emergency response, with seven fire tenders rushed to the scene to control the blaze that engulfed at least three other vehicles. Multiple specialised units of the Delhi Police, including the Special Cell, Crime Branch, and forensic teams, have cordoned off the area and launched a full-scale investigation. Authorities are currently examining CCTV footage and assessing injuries as they work to determine the cause and nature of the explosion.