Deadly Car Blast Rocks Delhi Near Red Fort: Casualties Confirmed, High Alert Sounded A high-intensity car blast near the Red Fort Metro Station (Lal Quila) in New Delhi has sent shockwaves across the capital, leaving at least 13 people dead and 24 injured on Monday evening. The powerful explosion, which occurred in a slow-moving vehicle at a traffic signal, has prompted a high-security alert across Delhi and neighboring states. What Happened: The Red Fort Blast Incident Details The explosion took place around 6:52 PM outside Gate 1 of the Lal Qila metro station, a bustling area close to the historic Red Fort. [object Object], [object Object], [object Object], [object Object] Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were briefed on the incident, with the Prime Minister expressing deep grief over the loss of lives. Possible Link to Explosives Seizure? The Delhi blast comes just hours after a massive explosives seizure in Faridabad , Haryana, raising immediate concerns about a potential terror link. [object Object], [object Object], [object Object] High Alert and Ongoing Investigation Security has been significantly ramped up in New Delhi, including increased vigilance at major installations and the Indo-Nepal border. [object Object], [object Object]