What’s the news: Nine people died and many were injured in a car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort metro. The police have intensified their investigation into the incident and are investigating the owners and route of the car.
A massive explosion took place in a Hyundai i20 car near Red Fort/Lal Qila metro station in Delhi. So far nine people have died in the accident and many are injured. The incident happened near Subhash Marg and the surrounding area was immediately filled with forces and ambulances.
Police and investigating agencies are deeply investigating this blast. Investigation has found several layers of changing the ownership status of the car. The Prime Minister expressed grief over the incident and said that the culprits will not be spared. Interrogation is going on with many suspects in custody.
The impact of this incident is visible on common people and passengers. Security has been increased in Delhi and checking has been intensified on some routes. The security routine in the mosque and surrounding parking lots has also been changed so that the safety of the people remains intact.
The key points of the investigation are clear: The Hyundai i20 car was parked in the Sunehri Masjid parking lot for about 3 hours and 29 minutes — arriving at 3:19 pm and leaving at 6:48 pm. Four minutes later at 6:52 there was an explosion on Subhash Marg. A total of five owners have been found in the records of the car, which goes from Gurugram to Pulwama and then to the suspect Omar. CCTV footage, toll plaza records and more than 100 clips are being scrutinized.
Forensic report, mobile call data and interrogation of suspects will be the main focus in further action. The investigating agencies are examining the route map, links to the owners and foreign/internal contacts. The nation will be kept informed as to developments and any arrests or further revelations will be made available at a later date.
In short: Hyundai i20 car explodes near Red Fort, 9 dead and many injured. The car was found parked in Sunehri Masjid parking for ~3 hours 29 minutes. A chain of 5 owners of the car was found connected from Gurugram to Pulwama. Routes and suspects are being traced from CCTV and toll plaza footage. Forensics and investigation ongoing; The Prime Minister assured strict action.
