At Least 13 Dead, 20 Injured in Car Explosion Near Red Fort, New Delhi

At least 13 people have been killed and 20 others injured following a car explosion near the Red Fort in New Delhi, India, on Monday night. The blast, which occurred just before 7 pm local time, is believed to have originated from a Hyundai i20 that had stopped at a traffic signal.

Although the authorities have yet to confirm the cause of the explosion, police have invoked anti-terror laws as part of the investigation. The scene was left with mangled bodies and damaged vehicles, prompting police and investigators to cordon off the area and control the crowds.

Written by Adeyemi Adewale