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BREAKING: Serial bomb blasts shock Delhi


Delhi News Update: After the Chandni Chowk car blast that claimed eight lives and left several others injured in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh has been put on alert in the wake of the explosion.

While talking to ANI, Uttar Pradesh ADG Law and Order Amitabh Yash said that the DGP has issued instructions to all senior officials in the state to increase security at sensitive religious sites, sensitive districts, and border areas. All security agencies have also been alerted. Police in all districts of Uttar Pradesh have been put on alert, and an order has been issued from Lucknow to increase patrols and checks in sensitive areas.

A blast occurred near Gate 1 Red Fort Metro station in the national capital, and eight people died before reaching the hospital, while seven are injured, three of them seriously, a senior Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) Hospital official told.

DIG CRPF, who reached the spot, said it is too early to say anything. “I am just going to the site…,” he said.
Deputy Chief Fire Officer AK Malik said they got information that there was a blast in a car near Chandni Chowk Metro Station.

“We responded immediately, and seven units were sent to the spot. At 7:29 pm, the fire was brought under control. There is a possibility that there are casualties in this. All our teams are present at the spot,” he said.

Eye-witnesses said they were shocked at seeing loss of lives and body parts.

“When we saw someone’s hand on the road, we were absolutely shocked. I can’t explain it in words…” said a local to ANI.

“When we came near, we saw body parts spread on the road. No one could figure out what happened. Several cars have been damaged,” another eye-witness said.