The bomb blast near the Red Fort metro station took several lives and many are injured
The national capital is currently on high alert, with strict vigilance in key areas including airport, railway stations and bus terminals
Several celebs including Raveena Tandon, Thalapathy Vijay, Sidharth Malhotro and others have offering prayers to the victims and families of the Red Fort blast in Delhi
A massive explosion occurred in a vehicle near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station on Monday (November 10) evening, taking several lives and many are injured. The latest reports suggest that the death toll has risen to 12. The Delhi car bomb blast happened at around 6:52 pm on Subhash Marg, near the Red Fort in Old Delhi.
Social media is flooded with actors, sportspersons, dignitaries and common people expressing shock over the blast and offering condolences to the victims. Celebs like Sonu Sood, Raveena Tandon, Sidharth Malhotra, and Thalapathy Vijay, among others, are heart broken with the news of the terror attack.
Celebs react to Red Fort blast
Raveena Tandon shared a post on X and wrote, “Condolences to all those bereaved families who lost their loved ones in the Delhi blast. Horrible news (sic).”
Sidharth Malhotra, who is from Delhi, wrote on his Instagram story, “My heart goes out to everyone affected by the Red Fort blast. Delhi, stay strong and stay safe (sic).”
Sonu Sood also offered condolences to the victims. “My heart reaches out to everyone impacted by today’s tragic blast near the Red Fort in Delhi. Let’s support the victims, look out for each other, and commit to peace (sic),” he wrote.
"Deeply shocked and saddened by the news of car explosion near Red Fort Metro, Delhi that has claimed precious lives. My heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. Wishing speedy recovery to all those injured," wrote actor-politician Vijay.
PM Narendra Modi, who is currently in Bhutan, addressing the crowd, condemned the heinous terror attack. According to ANI, he said, "...The conspirators behind this will not be spared. All those responsible will be brought to justice."
"Today, I come here with a very heavy heart. The horrific incident that took place in Delhi yesterday evening has deeply saddened everyone. I understand the grief of the affected families. The entire nation stands with them today. I was in touch with all the agencies investigating this incident throughout last night. Our agencies will get to the bottom of this conspiracy. The conspirators behind this will not be spared. All those responsible will be brought to justice," he added.
