Explosion near Delhi's Radisson creates panic; but what's the truth
What's the story
A loud bang in Delhi's Mahipalpur area on Thursday morning caused panic among residents. The sound was later identified as a bus tire burst, officials confirmed. The incident occurred near the Radisson hotel and was reported to the Delhi Fire Services at 9:19am. Three fire tenders were dispatched to investigate but found no evidence of an explosion at the scene.
Official statement
DCP confirms source of sound
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southwest) Amit Goel confirmed the source of the loud noise. "The caller was contacted. He said that while he was on the way to Gurugram, a loud noise was heard. We checked everything and nothing was found," he said. A local guard later informed officials that a rear tire of a Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus had burst, causing the sound.
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Fire tenders were rushed to the site
VIDEO | A loud blast-like sound caused by a bus tyre burst spread panic among locals in southwest Delhi's Mahipalpur area.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 13, 2025
The incident caused alarm as it came in the backdrop of a high-intensity explosion in the heavily crowded Red Fort area on Monday evening, killing 13… pic.twitter.com/R5ZZZxl5YS
Recent tragedy
Incident comes after Red Fort car blast
The Mahipalpur incident comes as fear grips the city following the deadly car blast near the Red Fort that killed 13 and injured several others. In the wake of the Red Fort explosion, security forces have arrested seven people linked to a "transnational terror module." The arrests were made across different states, including Haryana's Faridabad, Uttar Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir.
Forensic investigation
FSL collecting samples from site
A DNA test has confirmed that Dr. Umar Un Nabi, a Kashmiri doctor, was driving the i20 when it exploded at a traffic signal near Delhi's Red Fort on November 10. DNA samples from his family members in Kashmir's Pulwama matched with human remains found in the car, India Today reported, citing sources The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team has collected over 40 samples from the blast site, including two cartridges and live ammunition.