Delhi blast: PM Modi issues first statement after blast jolts Delhi’s Chandni Chowk, condoles loss of lives

Delhi blast: In a first, PM Modi has taken stock of situation after blast jolt Delhi’s Chandni Chowk area, In his statement, he has condoled the loss of lives. Notably, a high-intensity explosion ripped through a car near the Red Fort metro station, gutting several vehicles.

“Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in the blast in Delhi earlier this evening. May the injured recover at the earliest. Those affected are being assisted by authorities. Reviewed the situation with Home Minister Amit Shah Ji and other officials,” PM Modi has shared a post on X.

According to government sources, PM Modi has taken stock of the situation. He also spoke with Home Minister Shah and took an update, they said. Twenty-four people were injured in the blast that took place on a busy evening when the area was milling with people. The injured were taken to the LNJP hospital, a few kilometres away.

Videos shared by the Chandni Chowk Traders’ Association showed the magnitude of the blast. A body could be seen lying on a vehicle. Another video showed a mangled body on the road. Eyewitnesses said body parts could be seen scattered near the blast site.

A high alert has been sounded in Delhi. Ten fire tenders were rushed to the spot with police cordoning off the area, the Delhi Fire Services said. The fire, officials said, was brought under control by 7.29 pm.

(With inputs from agencies)