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Delhi blast: Eight dead, 24 injured; probe on
India
A tragic explosion hit near Delhi's Red Fort on Monday, leaving eight people dead and 24 injured.
The blast happened at a busy traffic signal when a Hyundai i20 suddenly exploded, setting off a fire and damaging nearby vehicles.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing body parts scattered near the blast site.
Probe on; security beefed up
Delhi Police, along with national agencies like NSG and NIA, are digging into CCTV footage and local accounts to figure out what happened before the blast.
Security has been ramped up across Delhi, UP, and Mumbai.
Prime Minister Modi shared his condolences, while Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said support is being given to affected families.