New Delhi: Following the Red Fort blast that shook Delhi, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has taken a major precautionary step by announcing the closure of the Red Fort for three days. Officials said the monument will remain shut to both domestic and foreign tourists as forensic and anti-terror teams continue their investigations in the high-security zone.
According to sources, the decision was taken because the blast site lies near the main entrance of the Red Fort, close to Metro Gates 1 and 4, making the area a current hotspot for investigators. Authorities said the temporary closure will help avoid crowding and allow forensic teams, NSG, and CISF units to freely examine evidence, debris, and CCTV footage.
The ASI confirmed that entry and parking around the monument have been completely sealed, and only official or emergency vehicles are being allowed. Teams from the Delhi Police Special Cell, NIA, NSG, and FSL remain at the spot to collect material evidence, while the public has been barred from entering the area.
Meanwhile, the investigation has expanded beyond Delhi. Major search operations are underway in Haryana’s Faridabad, particularly in Dhwaj and Fatehpur Taga villages, where ammonium nitrate and explosive-making chemicals were recovered yesterday.
यह भी पढ़ें: Delhi Blast Update: Red Fort closed for 3 days due to security reasons – सुरक्षा कारणों से लाल किला 3 दिन के लिए बंद, फरीदाबाद में भी एनआईए की सर्च कार्रवाई शुरू
Authorities also searched the Al-Falah College campus, which has links to Dr. Mujammil, a suspect arrested earlier for possessing over 2,900 explosive detonators. According to police sources, Dr. Mujammil’s associates—Dr. Shaheen and Dr. Umar—are also under scrutiny.
The security cordon in Delhi has been intensified, with investigators examining connections between the Red Fort car blast, Faridabad explosives case, and possible terror modules in Jammu & Kashmir.
This is the most significant blast in Delhi since the 2011 High Court bombing, and agencies are leaving no stone unturned to identify the mastermind and the network behind the attack.
