Delhi blast: Car owner detained, what we know so far about the explosion near Red Fort that killed 8

Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Delhi police chief, Director of IB to take stock of situation and has also directed chiefs of NIA, NSG, forensic sciences to rush teams to assist in the investigation to collect evidence.

A major blast took place in a parked car near Red Fort Metro Station, according to Delhi Fire Services.

Officials said that injuries are being feared due to the blast which led to many nearby cars catching fire.

A high alert has been sounded in Delhi after the explosion. According to officials, eight people died and 24 have been injured in the blast near Red Fort.

The blast took place in a Hyundai i20 car and Delhi Police have detained the owner of the car.

According to police, Maharashtra has also been put on high alert after the explosion.

According to PTI, Delhi Police chief Satish Golcha said that the explosion happened in a slow moving vehicle near the Red Fort traffic signal around 6.52 pm, where occupants were also present.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is being briefed about situation, Delhi Police chief Golcha said.

Government sources have said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi took stock of the situation in Delhi and is also speaking to Amit Shah.

Shah spoke to Delhi police chief, Director of IB to take stock of situation and has also directed chiefs of NIA, NSG, forensic sciences to rush teams to assist in the investigation to collect evidence, according to sources.

Chandni Chowk market will stay closed on Tuesday following the blast, market association president Sanjay Bhargaw said, according to PTI.