- THIMPU, BHUTAN — NOV. 11, 2025 — RESTRICTION: USERS MUST CREDIT "NARENDRA MODI VIA X" — EDITORIAL USE ONLY — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said during a speech in Bhutan on Tuesday, Nov. 11, that all those involved in the blast in Delhi will be brought to justice.

"I assure everyone that the agencies will get to the bottom of the entire conspiracy," the post with the related video on the US social media company X said.

The blast took place outside the Red Fort, a historic Mughal-era structure on Monday at around 6.52 pm (0122GMT), according to the police.

A popular tourist destination, the Red Fort has been closed for three days until Nov. 13.
According to the Press Trust of India, the death toll climbed to 12 on Tuesday.

Modi assessed the situation during a phone call with Amit Shah, the home minister.

Security has been tightened nationwide following the blast and key establishments and several regions remain on high alert.

India’s Central Industrial Security Force said installations secured by the force including Delhi Metro, Red Fort, government buildings and Delhi airport have been placed on high alert.

Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha said a slow-moving vehicle had stopped at a red light which triggered the blast, leading to fire in several vehicles.