Terror Probe Launched: Red Fort Blast FIR Under UAPA, Extensive Searches Underway

A major investigation is underway following a high-intensity car blast near the Red Fort in Delhi, which claimed multiple lives and left many injured. In response, the Delhi Police have registered an FIR under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the Explosives Act. The report was lodged at the Kotwali police station, invoking Sections 16 and 18 of the UAPA, which pertain to terror offenses and conspiracies. This move signifies the gravity of the situation, with authorities treating the incident as a potential act of terrorism. The blast ripped through a vehicle at a traffic signal on Monday evening, causing significant destruction and a high death toll, reportedly 11 people, with 20 others wounded. Delhi is now on a heightened security alert, with intensified checks and patrols at all entry and exit points, transportation hubs, and public spaces. Raids are being conducted at various locations as investigators work to identify those responsible. Preliminary findings indicate the car involved carried three individuals, and investigators are examining whether it was a suicide attack. The unusual lack of pellet injuries among the wounded is a point of focus in the ongoing analysis. Eyewitnesses described an extremely loud explosion that could be heard for kilometers, causing immense shock. The vehicle’s ownership history is also being scrutinized, with police tracing its journey through multiple hands and locations over the past year and a half. The aftermath of the blast saw scattered debris and tragic scenes, prompting a swift response from emergency services. The presence of materials like ammonia nitrate, fuel oil, and detonators, according to sources, points to a carefully planned attack.