Red Fort blast: Police crack down on explosive chemicals

India Nov 16, 2025

Forensic tests after the November 10 Red Fort blast found two powerful explosives—ammonium nitrate and TATP—were used in the attack.
Investigators say about 30-40kg of ammonium nitrate was packed into the vehicle, as investigators are examining a possible link to a recent Faridabad terror bust where even more of the same chemical was seized.

What's changing now

After these findings, Delhi Police are stepping up controls on chemical sales, especially in busy markets like Tilak Bazar.
They're meeting with vendors to tighten monitoring and improve paperwork, hoping to catch suspicious activity early and close loopholes that let dangerous chemicals slip through.