A devastating car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort metro station on Monday evening has left at least eight people dead and over 20 injured, sending shockwaves through the Indian capital. The blast, which occurred in one of the city’s most secure and bustling areas, was so powerful that it melted nearby vehicles and was heard kilometers away. The incident has sparked widespread panic and a high-alert response from law enforcement agencies. The explosion took place on a road sandwiched between Chandni Chowk, a bustling trading hub, and the historic Red Fort, a major tourist attraction. Witnesses described scenes of chaos, with people running in all directions, vehicles engulfed in flames, and bodies scattered on the road. Local resident Mohamed Hafiz recounted the terrifying moment, saying, ‘There was blood everywhere. People were in shock. The scene was too disturbing—I could even see body parts.’ The injured were rushed to Lok Nayak Hospital, where a large crowd gathered, anxiously searching for answers and missing loved ones. Among them was Mohammed Azghar, whose brother, an electric rickshaw driver, has been missing since the blast. ‘We’ve searched everywhere but can’t find him. I just want some news—good or bad,’ Azghar pleaded. The blast site, usually teeming with activity, was eerily deserted, with only security personnel and journalists present. The mangled remains of vehicles and bloodstains on the road bore grim testimony to the tragedy. Local residents, visibly shaken, expressed concerns about their safety and livelihoods. Ram Singh, a goods transporter, voiced his worries: ‘I earn daily and am concerned about feeding my family. I hope a sense of security returns soon.’ As investigations continue, the city remains on edge, grappling with the aftermath of one of the most shocking incidents in over a decade.