Mumbai, November 11: Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Mumbai Indians and former India cricketer and coach Anil Kumble have expressed their condolences to the innocent people who lost their lives in the blast near the Red Fort metro station. A powerful explosion tore through a car near Gate No. 1 of Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening when a Haryana-registered vehicle, a Hyundai i20, parked nearby, exploded, killing several people and injuring many others. The blast, which happened at a busy traffic signal, caused panic across the Old Delhi area, setting nearby vehicles alight and shattering windows. Delhi Blast: Gautam Gambhir, Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat, Saddened by Loss of Lives in Red Fort Explosion (See Post).

Eyewitnesses described the explosion as a deafening roar, with thick black smoke billowing from the wreckage. The incident occurs just hours after J&K Police dismantled a transnational terror network linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind in Faridabad, recovering 2,900 kg of explosives and arms.

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Five-time IPL winner MI shared a "United we stand" poster on X in solidarity with the victims of the blast.

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IPL defending champions Royal Challemgers Bengaluru said, "Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected. Stay strong, Delhi."

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Former cricketer Kedar Jadhav said, "The blast near the Red Fort Metro Station is deeply tragic and distressing. Losing innocent lives in such an incident is an immense loss. Heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. Praying for the speedy and complete recovery of all the injured. Om Shanti." IND vs SA 1st Test 2025: Three-Tier Security Cordon for India vs South Africa Test Match in Kolkata After Delhi Car Blast.

Indian pacer Ishant Sharma added, "Praying for peace and strength for everyone in Delhi. Our city has an unbreakable spirit - together, we’ll rise stronger."

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