Published: 9 November 2025CNNGeneral
Deadly Car Explosion Near Red Fort in Delhi Kills 11; Investigated as Terrorist Attack
A devastating car explosion occurred near the Red Fort in Delhi at 6:52 PM IST on November 10, 2025, killing 11 people and injuring several others. A white Hyundai i20, parked near the Red Fort for over three hours, detonated in slow-moving traffic near Gate 1 of the Red Fort Metro station.
Delhi Police invoked the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). On November 12, the Indian government officially labelled the incident a terrorist act. CCTV footage showed the vehicle entering a parking area adjacent to Sunehri Masjid at 3:19 PM. The blast was suspected to involve Triacetone Triperoxide (TATP), according to the NIA chargesheet. The NIA took over the investigation.
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Which Act was invoked by Delhi Police in connection with the Red Fort car explosion of November 10, 2025?
Explanation · Correct answer CDelhi Police investigated the November 10, 2025 car explosion near the Red Fort under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. Reports at the time described the use of anti-terror law provisions, and the Union Cabinet later described the incident as a terrorist incident.
