Archive · 11 Dec 2025
Delhi Police Reviews Ammonium Nitrate Order After Red Fort Blast
A month after a car explosion at Delhi's Red Fort killed 12 people, the Delhi Police is reviewing its rules about ammonium nitrate, the chemical used in the blast.
They are checking how the chemical is bought and used in the city to make sure it's safe.
The police have also added more CCTV cameras, increased the number of police officers, and are using special technology to watch the area.
They are also making sure people follow the rules about who can live near the Red Fort.
The police want to make sure nothing like this happens again.
Delhi Police is reviewing its 2022 standing order on ammonium nitrate sale and purchase after the Red Fort blast.
Ammonium nitrate was identified as the primary explosive in the blast.
Initial checks indicate no vendors in Delhi are currently selling ammonium nitrate.
Security around Red Fort has been enhanced with more CCTV cameras, increased police deployment, and better lighting.
The Red Fort is hosting major events with heightened security measures in place.
- Who
- Delhi Police and security agencies
- What
- Review of ammonium nitrate order and enhanced security measures
- When
- After the November 10 blast at Red Fort
- Where
- Delhi, particularly around Red Fort
- Why
- To prevent future incidents and improve security
- Date of Blast
- November 10
- Casualties
- 12 killed, several injured
- Primary Explosive
- Ammonium nitrate
- CCTV Cameras Increased
- From 120 to 630
- Police Deployment
- Doubled from 17 to 35
- Security Personnel
- 800 personnel round the clock
- FIRs Filed
- Over 500 for non-compliance with tenant verification norms
