A sudden and deadly explosion near Gate No. 1 of Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station on the evening of November 10 plunged the Indian capital into chaos, fear, and uncertainty. What began as a car fire call quickly escalated into one of the most serious security incidents this year, leaving at least eleven people dead and 24 injured, and prompting security agencies to issue a high alert not only in Delhi but also in Mumbai. While authorities continue to investigate, early signs point to a possible link between the blast and a major anti-terror operation earlier the same day.

The explosion occurred in a parked vehicle near the Red Fort Metro Station-one of Delhi’s busiest and most historically sensitive zones. The blast was powerful enough to trigger a massive fire, engulfing three to four nearby cars in flames within moments. Firefighters and police were alerted immediately after a distress call reached the Delhi Fire Department.

According to officials cited by ANI, seven fire tenders were deployed to contain the flames. Firefighters succeeded in preventing the fire from spreading into the metro station entrance or nearby commercial establishments, a development that, officials say, averted an even greater tragedy.

The medical response was swift, but the scale of the injuries was overwhelming. At Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) Hospital, the Medical Superintendent reported that eight victims died before they could even reach the facility, while several others remained in critical........

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