By The Indus Zone Media | Updated: November 11, 2025 | Delhi Blast 2025
A mysterious explosion near Delhi’s iconic Red Fort on Monday evening that killed nine people and injured more than 20 others has captured widespread attention across Pakistan’s leading newspapers and TV channels. Several Pakistani outlets such as Dawn, Geo News, The Express Tribune, The News International, and Pakistan Today have given major coverage to the incident — describing it as a rare and alarming blast in India’s capital city.
According to Indian officials, the blast occurred around 6:52 PM near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station, when a white Hyundai i20 car suddenly exploded in a busy area. Investigations are underway under stringent anti-terror laws including the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), after initial reports suggested possible links to Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).
📰 How Pakistan Media Covered the Delhi Blast
- Dawn Newspaper’s Coverage
Pakistan’s leading English daily, Dawn, ran the headline: “Delhi police say car blast being probed under anti-terrorism law.”
The report quoted Indian police officials confirming that the case was being handled under India’s anti-terror legislation. It also highlighted that forensic experts were examining the scene, calling it the first such major explosion in Delhi in over a decade.
In an earlier version of the story, Dawn had reported under the title “Blast near New Delhi’s Red Fort kills eight”, noting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah had reviewed the situation in a high-level meeting.
- Geo News
Pakistan’s Geo News echoed similar details with the headline: “Delhi car blast being probed under anti-terrorism law.”
The outlet emphasized that Indian security agencies were taking the investigation seriously, particularly due to the timing of the blast — occurring just hours after a massive explosives recovery in Haryana’s Faridabad district.
- The Express Tribune
The Express Tribune called the explosion a “mysterious car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort.”
It reported that the incident killed at least eight people and injured around 20 others, leading to high alerts across major Indian cities such as Mumbai and Lucknow. The report pointed out that authorities have enhanced security checks at transport hubs and metro stations following the explosion.
- The News International
The News International published the story with the headline: “India probes Delhi car explosion under anti-terror law.”
It noted that such attacks in Delhi are rare, and said that security agencies have been directed to stay on alert across multiple states.
- Pakistan Today
Pakistan Today featured the news prominently with the headline: “Explosion near Red Fort in Delhi kills eight, injures 20.”
Citing Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha, the paper reported that several nearby vehicles caught fire after the blast. It also mentioned that the car’s previous owner, Salman, had been arrested for questioning as part of the ongoing probe.
🚗 Inside the Delhi Blast: What Happened?
According to initial investigations, the explosion occurred in a slow-moving white Hyundai i20 near the Red Fort Metro Station. Forensic teams found that the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was partially assembled, which might have prevented a larger tragedy.
The car was reportedly linked to Umar Mohammad, a doctor from Pulwama (Jammu and Kashmir), who allegedly had ties to a radical doctors’ group communicating through Telegram. Intelligence inputs suggest the group had possible connections with Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), a banned terror outfit based in Pakistan.
Sources added that another suspect, Tariq, also from Pulwama, had handed over the vehicle to Umar. Both are currently in police custody.
Just hours before the Red Fort explosion, police in Faridabad, Haryana, recovered 2,900 kg of explosives and inflammable materials from two rented apartments belonging to a Kashmiri doctor, Muzammil Shakeel. This discovery is now believed to be linked to the Delhi case.
⚖️ India’s Response and Anti-Terror Investigation
The Delhi Police Special Cell, National Investigation Agency (NIA), and Intelligence Bureau (IB) are jointly probing the incident. Home Minister Amit Shah has directed agencies to “hunt down every individual involved” and ensure no terror network escapes accountability.
The explosion has raised concerns about cross-border terror influence, especially after traces of Telegram-based radical networks surfaced during digital forensics.
📍 Key Takeaways
Nine people killed, over 20 injured in the Delhi Red Fort blast.
The explosion involved a Hyundai i20 car near the Red Fort Metro Station.
Investigations are being conducted under the UAPA and Explosives Act.
Possible Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) links are being examined.
Pakistani media outlets like Dawn, Geo News, and The Express Tribune gave front-page coverage.
NIA and Delhi Police are leading the joint anti-terror investigation.
🧭 Conclusion
The Delhi Blast 2025 has not only shaken India’s national capital but has also drawn international attention, especially from Pakistan’s mainstream media. As investigations continue, the focus remains on uncovering any terror network connections and strengthening India’s internal security framework to prevent such incidents in the future.
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