A car blast near the Red Fort last evening sent shockwaves across the national capital, putting nearby areas and several cities, such as Mumbai and Bengaluru, on high alert.

As it happened: It was business as usual in the area, usually bustling with shoppers and visitors. At 6.52 pm, a slow-moving car, a Hyundai i20, stopped at the traffic signal near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station and exploded . Two to three people were inside the vehicle, according to the police. Nearby vehicles also caught on fire, killing at least nine people and injuring several others. Recalling harrowing details, eyewitnesses speak of body parts flying out of the car and many lying on the street.

What we know: The blast’s cause is yet to be ascertained. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has sai

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