Delhi: A powerful car explosion near Chandni Chowk metro station in Delhi on Monday evening left eight people dead and 24 others severely injured. The blast, which occurred around 6:45 pm in a parking area near the station, destroyed ten vehicles and triggered panic across the city.
Delhi Police launched rescue operations immediately and rushed the injured to nearby hospitals. Flames from the explosion spread to adjacent shops, prompting fears of a rising death toll, officials said.
Following the Delhi car blast, Mumbai Police were placed on alert. Senior officers ordered the deployment of security personnel at key locations and instructed police to increase surveillance. Check posts have been set up in crowded areas to inspect vehicles.
Authorities in Lucknow also heightened patrols in sensitive zones. In Uttar Pradesh, several districts were put on high alert as a precautionary measure.