Following the shocking blast in Delhi, intelligence agencies across the nation are on their toes. The high-intensity explosion near the Red Fort, which occurred when a car went up in flames, has claimed eight lives and led to extensive damage to nearby vehicles. Eyewitnesses recounted the deafening sound and the panic that ensued. Fire brigade units swiftly arrived, and investigative teams are deeply engaged in unraveling the incident.
In the wake of this explosion, Mumbai Police have ramped up their vigilance. Patrols in sensitive areas have been increased, with a vigilant lookout at railway stations, malls, places of worship, and public spots. These measures aim to forestall any potentially unwelcome occurrences. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh has also announced a high alert, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath issuing firm directives.
Uttar Pradesh is implementing tight scrutiny in key locales, including religious sites, marketplaces, and densely populated areas. Social media is under rigorous monitoring to curb rumor-mongering. The Chief Minister has called for supervision using drones and other technologies. Security barriers are being set up between UP and Delhi, with police in Noida and Ghaziabad instructed to remain on high alert.
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Noida has initiated checks in bustling areas, including the upscale Sector 18, where police are questioning suspicious vehicles and individuals. Metro stations and their vicinities are witnessing heightened police patrols, complemented by continual CCTV monitoring. In the neighboring city of Gurugram, a high alert status mirrors these security measures.
The Delhi Fire Service was alerted about the explosion near the Red Fort Metro station. Upon arrival, they encountered mangled car wreckage and multiple vehicles ablaze. Initial reports confirm eight deaths and twenty-four injuries, with the potential for increased fatalities, given the explosion's formidable intensity.
Before this incident, security agencies uncovered a significant terrorist plot in Delhi. Operations stretching from Gujarat to Jammu & Kashmir and Haryana resulted in the capture of numerous suspected terrorists and the seizure of substantial arms and ammunition. Among those apprehended was Dr. Adil Ahmed Rathar from Anantnag’s Government Medical College, linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed activities.
Dr. Adil's storage was found to hold an AK-47 rifle, and he faced allegations of promoting terror activities. Additional seizures from the rented property of another suspect, Dr. Muzammil Shakeel, in Pulwama included 360 kilos of ammonium nitrate, assault rifles, and ammunition.
Dr. Adil was evidently a part of international terror networks, working from Al-Falah Medical College in Haryana's Faridabad. The explosive materials were prepared for significant terrorist activities. Adil's arrest in Saharanpur led to the unveiling of Muzammil Shakeel's operations and his sinister network of connections with global terror organizations.
