New Delhi: The Delhi Police have registered a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the Explosives Act in connection with the powerful explosion near Red Fort that claimed nine lives and left several others injured on Monday evening. (Red Fort Blast)
Officials confirmed that an FIR has been lodged at Kotwali police station under Sections 16 and 18 of the UAPA — provisions that deal with punishment and conspiracy related to terrorist activities — along with relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Explosives Act.
A senior police officer said that multiple teams have been deployed across Delhi to carry out raids at suspected hideouts and gather forensic evidence. “Raids are being conducted simultaneously at various locations based on initial intelligence inputs,” the officer said. (Red Fort Blast)
The national capital remains on high alert, with security tightened at all key installations including Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi Railway Station, and major interstate bus terminals. Additional checkpoints have been set up in sensitive areas, and vehicle inspections have been intensified.
The blast, which occurred around 6 p.m. near the Red Fort Metro Station, tore through a slow-moving car, resulting in the death of at least nine people and leaving several others critically injured. The impact of the explosion also gutted multiple vehicles and shattered windows in nearby shops, triggering panic among commuters.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday visited those injured in the blast at LNJP Hospital and announced that a detailed review meeting with top security and intelligence officials would be held to assess the situation.
“Tomorrow morning, we will conduct a comprehensive analysis of the incident with senior officers at the Ministry of Home Affairs,” Shah told reporters.
Forensic experts and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) have reportedly joined the probe to determine the nature of the explosives and whether the attack was part of a larger conspiracy. Preliminary findings suggest that the explosion was of high intensity and may have involved a remote triggering mechanism.
Authorities are also examining CCTV footage from the area to trace the vehicle’s movement and identify any possible suspects.
The Red Fort area — a popular tourist destination and a high-security zone — has been cordoned off as investigators continue to gather evidence from the scene.
Officials said further details will emerge as the investigation progresses, but the registration of a UAPA case indicates that the police are treating the explosion as a possible terror-related incident.
As Delhi reels from the shock of the deadly blast, heightened security and fear have once again underscored the capital’s vulnerability to acts of violence, prompting renewed calls for stronger counter-terror measures.
