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  • Chandni Chowk Market Closed After Delhi Blast: Traders Decide Temporary Shutdown Amid Security Concerns

    Chandni Chowk Market Closed After Delhi Blast: Traders Decide Temporary Shutdown Amid Security Concerns

    Old Delhi’s busiest marketplace sealed for safety checks; police

    Following the powerful blast near Delhi’s Red Fort, the historic Chandni Chowk market — one of India’s oldest and most crowded commercial hubs — has been temporarily shut down as part of enhanced security and investigation measures.

    According to police officials, the decision came after consultations with local traders’ associations and security agencies. Markets in and around the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and Fatehpuri areas will remain closed for the next few days until authorities complete forensic examinations and verify the safety of the surroundings.

    The National Investigation Agency (NIA), Delhi Police’s Special Cell, and forensic experts are currently scanning CCTV footage, inspecting nearby buildings, and questioning local shopkeepers. Security checkpoints have been expanded to cover adjoining lanes, metro exits, and parking zones.

    Traders’ association leaders said they voluntarily decided to suspend business activities to support the ongoing investigation and ensure that “no civilian is put at risk.” They also requested the government to deploy additional security forces once the market reopens.

    A senior Delhi Police officer confirmed that the closure is a precautionary measure and not due to any direct threat. “We are conducting detailed checks of electrical connections, vehicles, and storage areas. Public movement will resume once we ensure complete safety,” he said.

    Meanwhile, tourists and visitors have been advised to avoid the Old Delhi area until official clearance is issued. Traffic diversions remain in effect, and metro operations near Red Fort and Chandni Chowk stations are running with restricted entry points.

    Authorities are expected to review the situation after 48–72 hours and then decide on reopening schedules.

  • “Perpetrators of the Delhi blast will not be spared,” declares PM Modi

    “Perpetrators of the Delhi blast will not be spared,” declares PM Modi

    Prime Minister vows swift justice as investigation into Red Fort-area explosion intensifies

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the deadly explosion near Delhi’s historic Red Fort and vowed that “those behind the attack will not be spared,” promising a full, rapid probe and justice for victims. Modi made the assurance while on an official visit to Bhutan and said Indian agencies were working to uncover the full conspiracy.

    The blast — which occurred in a crowded Old Delhi area near the Red Fort and nearby metro access points — killed and injured multiple people and caused widespread shock across the capital. Forensic teams, Delhi Police and national agencies moved quickly to secure the scene, collect evidence and review CCTV footage from surrounding lanes. Officials have described the incident as deliberate and are treating the matter under stringent anti-terror provisions.

    Central agencies including the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Delhi Police have been mobilised; the Ministry of Home Affairs has signalled that the probe will be led at the highest level as investigators track the vehicle, origin of explosives and any wider network behind the attack. Security was stepped up across Delhi and neighbouring states as authorities widened checks and carried out follow-up searches.

    Senior ministers and defence officials echoed the PM’s stance, promising a swift, transparent investigation and noting that findings would be shared as they emerge. The Prime Minister expressed grief for the families of the deceased and assured them of the government’s support. Authorities have appealed for calm, urged the public not to share unverified information, and asked witnesses to cooperate with investigators.