In a shocking evening blast near Delhi’s famous Red Fort, eight people lost their lives and around 20 were hurt. The explosion happened at 6:52 PM local time, right by a busy metro station near this 17th-century heritage site. The blast was so strong that it destroyed nearby vehicles, leaving twisted wreckage and fire damage. Delhi’s police commissioner said the blast came from a slow-moving red Hyundai i20 that stopped at a traffic light before exploding. Amazingly, no shrapnel pieces have been found so far, says police official Raja Banthia. Experts from the Forensic Science Laboratory are collecting explosive traces and should know more in a day or two. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) quickly closed the Red Fort for three days to keep visitors away while the investigation takes place. Traffic restrictions have also been put in place nearby to maintain public safety. The police have registered cases under the tough Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), an anti-terror law, and the Explosives Act. However, officials have not yet confirmed what caused the blast or whether it was a terror attack. "We are exploring all possibilities," said India’s Home Minister Amit Shah, who is leading the security review meeting with top officials including Home Secretary Govind Mohan and Delhi’s police commissioner. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences to the victims' families and reviewed the situation with Home Minister Shah before heading to Bhutan. Security has been beefed up not only across Delhi but in other sensitive areas such as Mumbai and Maharashtra. Even as investigations continue with multiple specialized teams searching the blast site, many questions remain about the origin of the car and exact cause of the explosion. The blast site near Old Delhi, a crowded area filled with tourists, now sees increased police presence and careful combing of evidence. The city and the nation stay alert while the mystery behind this deadly explosion unfolds.