A devastating car explosion near Delhi’s historic Red Fort on Monday evening has resulted in eight confirmed deaths, with seven others injured, three of whom are in critical condition. The blast occurred when a slow-moving vehicle stopped at a traffic signal, triggering an explosion that ignited nearby vehicles and caused extensive damage. Emergency responders, including firefighters, police, and forensic experts, swiftly arrived at the scene to investigate the incident. India’s premier terror probe agency, the National Investigation Agency (NIA), and the National Security Guard (NSG) have also joined the investigation. Authorities have heightened security measures across the national capital, with Mumbai and other cities like Kolkata, Dehradun, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh also on high alert. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences, while Home Minister Amit Shah visited the hospital where the injured are being treated. Bomb squads and forensic teams are working to determine the nature of the explosives used and trace the owner of the vehicle involved in the blast.