Hyderabad: In the wake of the powerful explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station, Hyderabad City Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar announced a high alert across the city. He ordered police teams to intensify vehicle inspections, conduct random checks, and closely monitor all crowded areas.
Hyderabad police on high alert after Delhi Red Fort blast
The explosion occurred near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station, where a parked car suddenly went up in flames. The blast destroyed five nearby vehicles and killed eight people, while several others suffered injuries. Soon after the incident, the Union Home Ministry alerted all states and instructed them to enhance security. Consequently, authorities declared a high alert in major cities across the country.
Police tighten checks at key locations
In Hyderabad, police launched intensive checks at railway stations, bus depots, and the airport. Teams inspected every corner of Secunderabad and Kachiguda railway stations and screened passengers at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad. Moreover, officers patrolled MGBS, JBS, and other major bus terminals, questioning anyone who appeared suspicious. They left no vehicle unattended in busy areas.
Vigil ahead of Jubilee Hills bypoll
As the Jubilee Hills by-election approached, security forces expanded their presence in the constituency. Army officials joined the city police in conducting area searches and reviewing safety arrangements. Meanwhile, bomb squads scanned all public spaces to ensure safety. Sajjanar urged residents to remain alert and to report suspicious persons or objects immediately through Dial 100.
Police patrols continued through the night, maintaining a tight watch over sensitive areas. The commissioner emphasised that these measures would remain in place until the situation stabilised.