Seven Questions Surrounding the Deadly Delhi Blast: What Happened?

Darwin, 11 November-

A massive car explosion shook Delhi’s Red Fort area on Monday night, claiming 12 lives. The blast has stunned the entire nation, coming less than six months after the Pulwama terror attack that had escalated tensions between India and Pakistan. The explosion centered on a Hyundai i20 car.

Many questions about the blast remain unanswered. According to Indian media outlet Times of India, the police and investigators are currently focusing on seven key questions:

1. What was the nature of the explosion?
Although the blast occurred inside the car, there were no significant craters or damage to the surrounding road, raising doubts about whether it was a simple CNG cylinder accident or a planned attack.

2. Why was the explosion so powerful while the car was moving?
The intensity of the fire and blast was so severe that the car was almost completely destroyed. Investigators are trying to determine how such a deadly explosion could occur while the vehicle was in motion.

3. Who were the three passengers, and what did they know?
The identities of the three passengers who died have been confirmed. However, it is still unclear whether they were aware of any imminent danger or were caught off guard by the incident.

4. How did the car bypass security checkpoints?
The Red Fort area, being a tourist hub, is heavily secured with multiple layers of checkpoints. Questions remain about how the vehicle managed to pass these security measures before the explosion.

5. Why was there initial confusion about the cause?
Police initially reported the incident as a CNG cylinder accident, only to later clarify that it involved a different type of explosion. Authorities are investigating the reason behind this initial misinformation.

6. Why was the car ownership changed repeatedly?
Investigators found that the vehicle had changed owners multiple times. The purpose behind these changes and their relevance to the blast are under detailed scrutiny.

7. What do forensic findings reveal?
Forensic analysis has yet to confirm traces of explosives in the car. Whether the explosion was a deliberate attack or an accident will be determined once forensic evidence is fully examined.

According to Indian media, the Red Fort is a historic and densely populated area, typically secured with multiple checkpoints. Following the blast, police and security forces conducted operations in the area. CCTV footage, the vehicle’s movement, ownership records, and forensic evidence are all under examination.

Police have stated that the exact cause of the explosion and the identities of those responsible will not be released until the investigation is complete. The incident continues to attract national attention and is being closely monitored as a security matter.