A massive e xplosion near Delhi’s Red Fort on Monday evening killed eight people and left more than 20 others injured. The blast occurred inside a Hyundai i20 car, carrying three people, near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station around 6:52 pm.

The car blew up, triggering a fire that engulfed nearby vehicles. Eyewitnesses said the blast was so powerful that street lights went off and flames leapt several feet high. The cause of the explosion is under investigation. Teams from the NSG and forensic labs have collected samples from the blast site.

Key developments in the Red Fort blast case:

The blast occurred in a Hyundai i20 carrying a Haryana number plate, officials confirmed. It was moving slowly in evening traffic and stopped at a red light when the explosion occurred. The ca

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