Washington: US Congress member Sydney Kamlager-Dove has extended her condolences to the victims of the blast near Red Fort in Delhi, saying “her heart goes out to all those affected”.

In a statement to IANS on Tuesday (local time), Kamlager-Dove said, “My heart goes out to all those affected by the explosion at Delhi’s Red Fort and I extend my sincerest condolences to those who lost loved ones.”

The Democratic Congresswoman from California also added that she is monitoring the situation and the ongoing investigations.

“I will continue to closely monitor developments as law enforcement investigates and more details emerge,” she told IANS.

At least eight people were killed and 20 were injured when a car exploded near the Red Fort on Monday evening (Indian time).

The US State Department

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