Delhi blast: Police enforce traffic curbs near Red Fort amid security alert

New Delhi: The Delhi Traffic Police issued a fresh traffic advisory on Tuesday morning, requesting people to take alternative routes following the explosion near the Red Fort Metro Station in the national capital.

Delhi is on high alert following a car explosion near the Red Fort on Monday evening, due to which security measures have been intensified across the national capital. Traffic diversions are also in effect, so commuters should anticipate delays, particularly around the Red Fort area.

The police said that traffic limitations and reroutes have been implemented on both lanes and the service road of Netaji Subhash Marg. The restrictions will be enforced on the section between Chhatta Rail Cut and Subhash Marg Cut.

According to the advisory, commuters are requested to avoid these routes from 6.00 am until further notice and use alternative roads for a hassle-free journey.

"No vehicles shall be allowed on Netaji Subhash Marg from Chatta Rail Cut to Subhash Marg Cut on that day and vice versa,' it added.

The blast occurred when a Haryana-registered car parked near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station exploded, killing at least eight people and injuring dozens. Several nearby vehicles caught fire, streetlights were damaged, and the injured have been admitted to LNJP Hospital, where their condition is being monitored.

Police, NIA, NSG, and forensic teams reached the spot within minutes, and the area has been cordoned off. CCTV footage is being scanned to determine the sequence of events and identify the perpetrator.

High alerts have been issued in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Mumbai, with security around crowded public places and religious sites enhanced.

(With IANS inputs)