Delhi Blast Live Updates: PM Modi Extends Condolences With Death Toll At 13; Amit Shah Visits LNJP Hospital
A blast close to the iconic Red Fort in New Delhi has claimed at least 13 lives. Investigation is underway. Follow live updates.
Delhi Blast Live Updates: 24 Injured
Twenty-four people were injured in the blast that took place on a busy evening when the area was milling with people. The injured were taken to the LNJP hospital, a few kilometres away, news agency PTI reported.
Delhi Blast Live Updates: NSG Commandos At Blast Site
A National Security Guard (NSG) team arrived at the spot after the blast near Gate no 1 of the Red Fort Metro station in Delhi.
Delhi Blast Live Updates: States On High Alert
Several states including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Kerala have been put on alert in the wake of Delhi blast. Security has been tightened across the UT of Chandigarh.
An alert has also been issued in Haryana. The government has issued instructions to all district magistrates.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, after receiving information about the incident from Director General of Police Rajiv Krishna, has given instructions to keep the entire police force on high alert and ensure intensive checking and security arrangements.
Delhi Blast Live Updates: Rajnath Singh Extends Condolences
Rajnath Singh:
"The car blast incident in Delhi is extremely painful and disturbing. At this moment of immense grief, I extend my sincerest condolences to the families of the deceased. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured."
Delhi Blast Live Updates: PM Modi Extends Condolences
PM Narendra Modi on Delhi blast:
"Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in the blast in Delhi earlier this evening. May the injured recover at the earliest. Those affected are being assisted by authorities. Reviewed the situation with Home Minister Amit Shah Ji and other officials."
