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Blast near Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi: Hon'ble PM condoles the loss of lives in the blast & reviews situation

New Delhi ,

     A blast occurred near Gate 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi today evening, triggering a fire that quickly spread to nearby vehicles.  Fire tenders were immediately dispatched to the site and soon after the fire was brought under control. The Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the loss of lives in the blast.  In his post on X, he said, "Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in the blast in Delhi earlier this evening. May the injured recover at the earliest. Those affected are being assisted by authorities. Reviewed the situation with Home Minister Amit Shah Ji and other officials." 
   Meanwhile, Hon'ble Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah has said that, "A blast took place in a Hyundai i20 car near the Red Fort in Delhi today at around 7 pm. Due to the blast, 3-4 vehicles were damaged, and people also got injured, and some died. We have launched a thorough investigation, keeping all angles open."