Maharashtra on High Alert: Fadnavis Responds to Deadly Delhi Blast

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has urged security forces to stay vigilant after a blast at Delhi's Red Fort metro station resulted in eight fatalities. This alert follows the discovery of 360 kg of explosive material in Haryana, leading to a scramble to reassess security measures.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday urged police and agencies to be vigilant following a deadly blast at Delhi's Red Fort metro, killing eight. Earlier, Fadnavis reviewed security after 360 kg of potential ammonium nitrate was found in Haryana's Faridabad.

After the explosion near Gate 1 of Red Fort Metro, resulting in eight deaths and several injuries, Fadnavis renewed his call for heightened security. Delhi Police are investigating, with DIG CRPF saying it's too early to declare a cause.

The explosion, which enflamed a car near Chandni Chowk Metro Station, spurred immediate responses from seven fire units, declared under control by 7:29 pm. Witnesses described horrific sights, reporting scattered body parts and inundated damage.

(With inputs from agencies.)