No splinters, no crater, no RDX traces at blast site have investigators baffled

The powerful explosion near Delhi’s historic Red Fort on Monday evening has left investigators grappling with unanswered questions.

The blast, which tore through the crowded area, sparked panic across the national capital and triggered a massive security lockdown. Teams from the Delhi Police, the National Security Guard (NSG) and forensic experts rushed to the site as the area was cordoned off for investigation.

Early findings have left officials puzzled. No splinters were found at the scene and no crater was formed -- indicators typically present in conventional bomb blasts. Over 15 vehicles were damaged, but the absence of a foul smell or traces of RDX has further deepened the mystery.

“There seems to have been more than one person in the car, which rules out the possibility of a fida