The Red Fort car blast that shook Delhi on Monday evening has left the city in grief and disbelief. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday expressed condolences and announced financial assistance for the victims’ families, calling the incident a “tragedy that has deeply pained the entire capital.” At least 12 people lost their lives, and several others were injured when a car, believed to be an i20, exploded near the Red Fort Metro Station traffic signal, setting multiple vehicles ablaze. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.

Announcing relief measures, CM Rekha Gupta said the Delhi government would provide Rs 10

lakh to the families of those who died, Rs 5 lakh to those left permanently disabled, and Rs 2 lakh to individuals seriously injured in the blast.

“The Govern

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