“In the capital of India, Delhi, as a result of a car explosion near the historic Red Fort, 8 people were killed and 20 others were injured.”, — write: www.pravda.com.ua
Source: Reuters
Details: At least eight people were killed and 20 injured when a car exploded near the historic Red Fort in India’s capital Delhi, police said.
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The publication added that this was a rare explosion in a well-guarded city of more than 30 million people.
According to Federal Home Minister Amit Shah, “all aspects” of the incident are being considered.
Reuters reports that mutilated bodies and the wreckage of several cars could be seen on a packed street near a metro station in Delhi’s old quarter, and police rushed to the scene to provide security and disperse the crowd.
According to Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha, the car stopped at a red light and the explosion took place in it.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences to those who lost loved ones.
According to the Deputy Chief of the Delhi Fire Service, at least six vehicles caught fire
According to Reuters, there were about 30-40 ambulances near the explosion site, and after the fire was extinguished, the entire area was surrounded.
The US Embassy in Delhi has issued a safety alert for its citizens, asking them to avoid crowds and areas around the Red Fort, and to be vigilant in places frequented by tourists.
For reference: The Red Fort is a historical building of the 17th century of the Great Mughal era, which combines Persian and Indian architectural styles, and is visited by tourists throughout the year.
Every year on August 15, India’s Independence Day, the Prime Minister addresses the nation from the walls of the fort.