Archive · 12 Nov 2025
Families Mourn UP Victims of Delhi Red Fort Blast; One Missing
A car exploded near a busy place called the Red Fort in Delhi, and sadly, at least nine people have died.
Some of these people were from a place called Uttar Pradesh.
One of the people who died was a bus conductor named Ashok, who was the main helper for his big family.
His cousin is very sad and shocked.
Ashok was supposed to meet his cousin Lokesh, who is now missing.
Families are going to hospitals to find their loved ones.
The police are investigating why the car exploded, and they think it might have been an accident with a bomb that was being carried.
They are also checking if it was a planned attack by bad people.
A car blast near Delhi's Red Fort on Monday evening killed at least nine people and injured more than 20.
Ashok Kumar, a DTC conductor from Uttar Pradesh and the sole earner for his family, was among the deceased.
Lokesh Kumar Gupta, a relative who was scheduled to meet Ashok Kumar, remains missing.
Grieving families are at local hospitals searching for missing family members.
Investigators are exploring the possibility that an explosive device was accidentally triggered during transport, with anti-terror agencies potentially taking over the case.
- Who
- Ashok Kumar (deceased DTC conductor), Lokesh Kumar Gupta (missing relative), Pappu (cousin of Ashok Kumar), grieving families, victims from Uttar Pradesh.
- What
- A car blast occurred near the Red Fort Metro Station, resulting in at least nine deaths and over 20 injuries. Victims and their families are dealing with the aftermath, including identifying the deceased and searching for missing individuals.
- When
- Monday evening, around 6:52 p.m.
- Where
- Near Red Fort Metro Station, Gate Number 1, Delhi.
- Why
- Preliminary findings suggest a hastily assembled explosive device may have been accidentally triggered during transport. The possibility of a terror module is being explored.
Grieving Families
Authorities/Investigators
Investigation and Cause of Blast
Grieving Families
Families are shocked and mourn the loss of loved ones, demanding answers. The disappearance of a victim's bike suggests potential foul play or a lack of thoroughness in initial investigations.
Authorities/Investigators
Preliminary findings suggest the explosive device may have been accidentally triggered while being transported. Anti-terror agencies are considering taking over the case, indicating a focus on terrorism and thorough investigation.
Victim Identification and Status
Grieving Families
Families are at hospitals like LNJP searching for missing relatives, facing the devastating reality of death and uncertainty. Some victims were the sole earners for their families, amplifying the tragedy.
Authorities/Investigators
Nine people have been confirmed dead, with one individual, Lokesh Kumar Gupta, still missing. Investigations are underway to identify all victims and locate those unaccounted for.
- Incident
- Car blast near Red Fort Metro Station, Delhi
- Date
- Monday evening
- Fatalities
- At least 9 people
- Victims from UP
- At least Ashok Kumar (Amroha)
- Injured
- More than 20
- Vehicle Used
- White Hyundai i20
- Investigation Status
- Multiple agencies deployed; possibility of anti-terror agency takeover
Sources
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