Red Fort closed for tourists after Delhi blast: Security tightened across heritage zone

Tourist access to the Red Fort has been suspended for three days following the deadly car blast near its Metro Gate. Security has been intensified around major monuments and public places in Delhi.

Tourists have been barred from entering Delhi’s Red Fort for the next three days (13th November) as authorities expand their probe into the car blast near Metro Gate No. 1 that killed nine people and left more than a dozen injured.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Delhi Police Special Cell are leading the investigation, detaining four suspects and conducting widespread searches across central and north Delhi. Teams are scanning hotels, lodges, and rented accommodations in Paharganj and Daryaganj, areas popular among domestic and international travelers.

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Preliminary reports suggest the explosion was caused by a high-intensity IED planted inside a Hyundai i20 car parked near the fort’s entrance. Forensic teams are reviewing CCTV footage and collecting evidence from the site to track those behind the attack.

Security has been significantly tightened around Delhi’s heritage landmarks, including the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, and other crowded zones. Sniffer dogs, bomb squads, and anti-terror units have been deployed, and Delhi Metro services near the Red Fort are running under heightened security checks.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora to submit a detailed report on the investigation. Coordination meetings involving the NIA, IB, and NSG are underway to trace the source of the explosives and identify the network responsible.

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Tour operators and visitors have been advised to avoid the Red Fort area until further notice. Police patrols have been increased across the capital, and strict screening measures are being implemented in all tourist-heavy regions.