Tragic Aftermath: Identifying Loved Ones Amidst Chaos of Red Fort Blast

In the harrowing aftermath of the Red Fort blast in Delhi, families clung to tattoos and torn clothing to identify their loved ones. Among the victims was Amar Kataria, recognized by tattoos, and Mohammad Zunman, identified by his blue shirt. The tragedy left many families shattered, piecing together remnants of their lives.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 11-11-2025 20:58 IST | Created: 11-11-2025 20:58 IST
Tragic Aftermath: Identifying Loved Ones Amidst Chaos of Red Fort Blast
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In the aftermath of the Red Fort blast, families were left clinging to tattoos and torn clothing to identify the victims. The explosion, which struck the capital city on Monday, killed at least 12, including 34-year-old businessman Amar Kataria, who was recognized by the tattoos he dedicated to his family.

The blast occurred when a high-intensity explosion erupted in a slow-moving car near the Red Fort Metro station. Idris searched frantically through the night for his nephew, Mohammad Zunman, who was identified by his blue shirt and jacket. Zunman's tragic death has left his family devastated, with no sole breadwinner.

Similarly, Pankaj Sahni's family went through a nightmare, identifying him by his clothes at the LNJP Hospital. Sahni's father, Ram Balak, describes the anguish of losing not only his son but also the family's primary earning member. The blast tore through more than metal; it fractured families, forcing them to find closure in the remnants of a tragedy.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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