Delhi Red Fort Blast: Chandni Chowk Market Will Remain Closed Tomorrow
HM Amit Shah pointed out that the blast had not left a depression on the ground, another usual indicator of a high-intensity explosion.
Following a high-intensity car explosion near Red Fort Metro Station that killed 9 people and injured several others, Chandni Chowk market will remain closed on Tuesday, said Market Association president Sanjay Bhargaw.
Both the Red Fort and Chandni Chowk are located in Old Delhi, a densely populated area. The blast, which occurred around 7 pm, left mangled bodies and wrecked vehicles scattered across the site. Chandni Chowk, one of Delhi’s oldest and busiest markets, is also a major tourist hub, while the Red Fort is among the city’s most popular attractions.
Blast Site Samples Sent For Forensic, NSG examination
Emphasising the need for patience, Shah said it was “too early” to determine the exact cause of the incident. “We are keeping all angles open and investigating from every perspective. It is very difficult to say what caused the incident until the samples recovered from the blast site are analysed by the FSL and NSG. However, we do not consider any angle closed. We will investigate all angles with determination,” he stated.
Shah noted that the explosion did not bear similarities to previous terror incidents. In earlier cases, he said, investigators had found nails and wires at the site, components commonly used in improvised explosive devices, but such evidence was missing this time.
He also pointed out that the blast had not left a depression on the ground, another usual indicator of a high-intensity explosion. Additionally, Shah said that unlike victims of terror-related blasts, those affected in this incident did not show signs of facial burns or blackening caused by explosive residue.
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