<p>A major explosion took place in a car parked near Gate No 1 of Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station on Monday, killing eight people. The high-intensity blast ripped through the car, leaving multiple vehicles in flames and shattering window panes.</p><p>Following the blast, police sounded a high alert in the national capital. Seven fire tenders were rushed to the spot with police cordoning off the area, the Delhi Fire Services said.</p><p>The blast was so powerful that it shattered windows of vehicles parked several metres away and was heard in nearby buildings of the congested area.</p><p>"The blast occurred in a car parked near Red Fort metro station gate number 1. The intensity was quite high. Injuries are feared," said a senior official of Delhi Fire Service.</p>.<p>Delhi Police chief said that the explosion happened in a slow moving vehicle near Red Fort traffic signal around 6.52 pm; occupants were present.</p><p>Delhi Police chief Satish Golcha said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah is being briefed about the situation.</p><p>PM Narendra Modi took stock of the situation and is also speaking to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, according to government sources.</p>.350 kg explosives, assault rifle, 20 timers, walkie-talkie sets and more: What cops seized from hospital near Delhi.<p>Visuals of the incident showed plumes of fire billowing from the burning cars.</p><p>Panic gripped the area as several vehicles were seen damaged at the spot following the loud explosion.</p><p>“I was at the gurdwara when I heard a strong sound. We couldn’t make out what it was, it was that loud,” said an eyewitness. </p><p>“A number of vehicles nearby were completely damaged,” he added. </p><p><em>(With PTI inputs)</em></p>
<p>A major explosion took place in a car parked near Gate No 1 of Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station on Monday, killing eight people. The high-intensity blast ripped through the car, leaving multiple vehicles in flames and shattering window panes.</p><p>Following the blast, police sounded a high alert in the national capital. Seven fire tenders were rushed to the spot with police cordoning off the area, the Delhi Fire Services said.</p><p>The blast was so powerful that it shattered windows of vehicles parked several metres away and was heard in nearby buildings of the congested area.</p><p>"The blast occurred in a car parked near Red Fort metro station gate number 1. The intensity was quite high. Injuries are feared," said a senior official of Delhi Fire Service.</p>.<p>Delhi Police chief said that the explosion happened in a slow moving vehicle near Red Fort traffic signal around 6.52 pm; occupants were present.</p><p>Delhi Police chief Satish Golcha said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah is being briefed about the situation.</p><p>PM Narendra Modi took stock of the situation and is also speaking to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, according to government sources.</p>.350 kg explosives, assault rifle, 20 timers, walkie-talkie sets and more: What cops seized from hospital near Delhi.<p>Visuals of the incident showed plumes of fire billowing from the burning cars.</p><p>Panic gripped the area as several vehicles were seen damaged at the spot following the loud explosion.</p><p>“I was at the gurdwara when I heard a strong sound. We couldn’t make out what it was, it was that loud,” said an eyewitness. </p><p>“A number of vehicles nearby were completely damaged,” he added. </p><p><em>(With PTI inputs)</em></p>
