Authorities have urged locals and tourists to avoid the area as investigation teams continue their work.
A powerful explosion near the Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening has put Delhi and several states on edge. Following the tragic incident that killed multiple people, security agencies have placed several key areas on high alert.
If you’re planning to travel in and around the national capital, here’s everything you need to know about the restrictions, alerts, and areas best avoided on Tuesday.
After the blast near Red Fort, one of Delhi’s busiest markets, Chandni Chowk, will remain closed on Tuesday. Market association president Sanjay Bhargaw confirmed the decision, saying, “Chandni Chowk market to be closed on Tuesday following blast near Red Fort.”
Authorities have urged locals and tourists to avoid the area as investigation teams continue their work.
After the Red Fort Blast, people should avoid crowded markets such as Sarojini Nagar, Connaught Place, and Lajpat Nagar on Tuesday, citing the heightened threat perception after the Red Fort blast.
Sarojini Nagar, one of Delhi’s most popular shopping destinations, has always remained under close security watch, especially since the 2005 Diwali eve bomb blast that killed over 60 people and injured more than 150. That attack, which targeted busy marketplaces including Sarojini Nagar, Paharganj, and Govindpuri, remains one of the deadliest terror strikes in the capital’s history.
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has placed all high-security installations under enhanced surveillance.
This includes the Red Fort complex, Delhi Metro stations, government buildings, and the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport.
“The situation is being constantly monitored, and personnel are on standby,” said a CISF spokesperson.
Travelers using metro services or heading to the airport are advised to leave early and expect strict security checks at all entry points.
Following the Red Fort blast, security agencies have placed Gurugram (Haryana) on high alert after initial investigation revealed that the exploded vehicle bore an HR 26 registration number, indicating it was registered in Gurugram.
The ripple effect of the explosion has reached other parts of India.
High alerts have been issued in Hyderabad, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and poll-bound Bihar.
In Bihar, where the second and final phase of Assembly elections is scheduled for Tuesday, DGP Vinay Kumar confirmed, “A high alert has been sounded in Bihar after the explosion in a car near the Red Fort in Delhi.”
Authorities have advised the public to avoid crowded places, political rallies, and markets for the next 24 hours.
With investigations still underway and agencies monitoring possible links, commuters are urged to stay updated through official advisories.
Delhi Police and NIA teams are continuing forensic inspections at the blast site to determine the exact cause of the explosion.
