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Car Bomb Explosion Near Red Fort: Global Media Reacts

  • By Thetripurapost Desk, New Delhi
  • Nov 10, 2025
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A devastating car bomb explosion near Delhi’s historic Red Fort on Monday evening claimed 11 lives and left 24 others injured, sending shockwaves across the nation and drawing wide international media attention.

The blast occurred around 7 p.m. near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station, a densely populated area close to Chandni Chowk — one of the busiest markets in Old Delhi. According to initial reports, the explosion took place when a slow-moving car halted at a red light and suddenly detonated, setting several nearby vehicles ablaze.

Emergency services rushed to the scene, where fire brigade teams brought the blaze under control. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) and National Security Guard (NSG) units have been dispatched to assist in the probe. While the cause of the explosion remains unclear, authorities have declared a high alert in Delhi, Mumbai, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, intensifying security in sensitive and border areas.

The Red Fort — a 17th-century Mughal-era monument — holds immense national significance as the venue for the Prime Minister’s Independence Day address each year. Its proximity to the Parliament House, just five miles away, has heightened concerns about security lapses.

 

Global Media Reaction

BBC (UK): “Indian PM gives speeches from this place”
The BBC reported that a car bomb exploded near Delhi’s Red Fort, a site where India’s Prime Minister delivers the Independence Day speech annually. Calling it one of the most secure and historic zones in the capital, the BBC noted that the blast’s location — close to the Red Fort Metro station and Chandni Chowk market — amplifies the shock and concern nationwide.

Dawn (Pakistan): “Security increased in border areas”

Pakistan’s leading daily Dawn highlighted the severity of the explosion, reporting at least eight dead and over twenty injured in the initial hours. The newspaper noted that security had been ramped up at religious sites and in border districts of Uttar Pradesh, emphasizing the regional sensitivity of the situation.

The Guardian (UK): “Explosion burned down nearby vehicles”
The Guardian described the scene as chaotic, with several vehicles engulfed in flames following a powerful car bomb blast near the Red Fort Metro station. The paper cited Delhi Police confirming multiple deaths and ongoing investigations, quoting eyewitnesses who said the explosion shook nearby buildings and shattered windows.

Nation on High Alert

As forensic experts sift through debris for clues, the government has called for heightened vigilance in all major cities. Officials have urged citizens to remain calm while avoiding speculation until the investigation reveals the cause behind the explosion that has left the capital — and the world — on edge.