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Canada expresses condolences over "horrific" blast in Delhi

By ANI | Updated: November 11, 2025 08:50 IST

New Delhi [India], November 11 : The Canadian Embassy in India on Tuesday conveyed its condolences to the families ...

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New Delhi [India], November 11 : The Canadian Embassy in India on Tuesday conveyed its condolences to the families of those killed in a car blast yesterday near Delhi's Red Fort and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.

In a statement, the Canadian Embassy in India said, "Canada offers its condolences to the families of the people who were killed in yesterday's horrific explosion in New Delhi and wishes those injured a speedy recovery."

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It also advised Canadian citizens in India who need emergency help to contact Global Affairs Canada's Emergency Watch and Response Centre.

Earlier, the US Embassy in India issued a security alert for its citizens following the explosion.

On its official website, the US Embassy said, "On November 10, 2025, a car exploded near the Lal Quila (Red Fort) metro station in central Delhi, India, with local media reporting multiple casualties.

While the cause of the explosion is unknown at this time, the Government of India has placed several Indian states on high alert."In the list of actions to take, the US Embassy said to "Avoid the areas surrounding the Red Fort and Chandni Chowk in Delhi and crowds; monitor local media for updates; be aware of surroundings; stay alert in locations frequented by tourists.

"Delhi Police have registered a case in connection with the blast near the historic Red Fort in the city under various Sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), the Explosives Act, and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

"A case has been registered under sections 16, 18 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and various sections of the Explosives Act and the BNS at the Kotwali Police Station," Delhi Police said.

At least eight people lost their lives, and several others sustained injuries in the blast.

Earlier, speaking with ANI, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that a blast occurred in a Hyundai i20 car at the Subhash Marg traffic signal near the Red Fort in Delhi at 7 pm on Monday, and the explosion injured some pedestrians and damaged some vehicles.

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