Delhi blast update: The blast near the Red Fort in capital Delhi, which claimed 13 lives, has shaken the nation. Security forces are now scrambling to find clues as to what led to the blast. Forensics teams, Delhi police and NIA personnel, and dog squads are at the spot to collect samples and evidence. A case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) has been registered.
Several states, such as Karnataka, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir, are on high alert following the Delhi blast.
The explosion occurred at 6:52 PM inside a Hyundai i20, which was standing at a red light. As the blast radius spread, the flames engulfed the other vehicles around it.
Witnesses claimed two-three people were sitting in the Hyundai i20 at the time.
It is not known what kind of explosives, if any, went off. It yet to be ascertained if this was a planned attack or if was the blast accidental triggering of explosives being transported. Home Minister Amit Shah said all angles were being probed.
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