New Delhi:
A small car – possibly registered in Haryana – was the epicentre of a high-intensity blast near Delhi’s Red Fort late Monday. Thirteen people were killed and over two dozen injured in a blast so ferocious that 22 nearby vehicles, including an e-rickshaw, burst into flames and body parts littered the streets.
Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha told reporters, “Today at 6.52 pm a slow-moving vehicle stopped at the red light. An explosion happened in that vehicle and, due to the explosion, nearby vehicles were also damaged. Some people have died and some have been injured.”
“The situation is being monitored. Home Minister (Amit Shah) called us.. ” he said.
The Home Minister has, in turn, briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Deputy Chief Fire Officer AK Malik told news agnecy ANI the fire that resulted from the blast was brought under control only at 7.29 pm, adding that seven units had been initially rushed to the spot.
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