Archive · 16 Nov 2025
Central Delhi Heightens Anti-Terror Measures Post Red Fort Blast
After a big explosion happened near the Red Fort that unfortunately caused many people to lose their lives, the police in the middle of Delhi are being extra careful.
They are checking lots of places and people to make sure no one dangerous is hiding.
They even took away 34 cars that were left parked where they shouldn't be and gave tickets to many people for breaking rules.
The police are also working with people who own shops and live in buildings to help keep an eye out for anything strange.
They want to make sure everyone feels safe by being very watchful and ready for anything.
Central Delhi police have intensified anti-terror measures following the Red Fort blast.
34 unattended vehicles were seized during a special operation on Saturday night.
417 challans were issued under the Delhi Police Act during a five-hour checking drive.
Security efforts include verification drives at various establishments and public places.
Coordination meetings are being held with local associations, shopkeepers, and vendors to bolster security.
- Who
- Central district police, Joint Commissioner of Police (Central Range) Madhur Verma, district DCPs, ACPs, SHOs, specialised units, Market Welfare Associations, RWAs, shopkeepers, vendors
- What
- Intensified anti-terror measures, including verification drives, enhanced picket checking, armed deployment, seizure of 34 unattended vehicles, and issuance of 417 challans.
- When
- Sunday (announcement), Saturday night (operation), following the Red Fort blast.
- Where
- Central district of Delhi, across key stretches of the national capital, sensitive spots, crowded markets, religious places, tourist spots, vital installations.
- Why
- In the aftermath of the Red Fort blast that killed 13 people, to prevent infiltration by anti-social elements, enhance visibility, deterrence, and real-time vigilance.
Security Response
Public Awareness
Intensified Security Operations
Security Response
The police are implementing a broad strategy including extensive verification, enhanced checks, armed deployment, area domination exercises, surprise inspections, and mock drills to prevent infiltration and maintain vigilance.
Public Awareness
Citizens are urged to report any suspicious objects, vehicles, or individuals, highlighting the role of public cooperation in enhancing security.
Enforcement Actions
Security Response
Authorities conducted a special operation seizing 34 unattended vehicles and issued 417 challans under the Delhi Police Act during a five-hour checking drive.
Public Awareness
Verification drives have been ramped up at various establishments and for individuals like tenants and laborers to preempt potential threats.
- Blast Impact
- 13 people killed in Red Fort blast
- Security Measures
- Anti-terror measures, verification drives, enhanced picket checking, armed deployment
- Vehicles Seized
- 34 unattended vehicles
- Challans Issued
- 417 under Delhi Police Act
- Checking Drive Duration
- Five hours
- Verification Locations
- Hotels, guest houses, cyber cafes, malls, cinemas, chemical shops, SIM card retailers, commercial hubs, tenants, servants, laborers, security guards
- Picket Checking Time
- Saturday, 5 pm - 10 pm
- Vehicles Checked
- 683 at multiple barriers
Sources
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