Delhi Panic Over Loud Blast Sound: A loud explosion-like sound in Delhi’s Mahipalpur caused panic this morning, but police later confirmed it was only a bus tyre burst near the Radisson Hotel, easing public fear.
Mahipalpur Residents Panic After Loud Blast-Like Sound
Panic spread through southwest Delhi’s Mahipalpur area early this morning when a loud explosion-like sound was heard near the Radisson Hotel. Locals, fearing the worst amid the city’s heightened alert status, immediately contacted police and fire officials.
Authorities rushed to the scene after several calls reported a possible blast. However, after thorough investigation, officials confirmed that the alarming sound was caused by a DTC bus tyre burst, not an explosion.
Delhi Police and Fire Services Respond Quickly
According to the Delhi Fire Services, a distress call was received at 9:19 am reporting a loud noise near the Radisson Hotel in Mahipalpur. Three fire tenders were dispatched immediately, but no traces of an explosion were found upon inspection.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southwest) Amit Goel stated, “The caller mentioned hearing a loud sound while heading towards Gurugram. After thorough checking, nothing suspicious was found.” He added that a security guard confirmed the sound originated from a rear tyre burst of a DTC bus heading toward Dhaula Kuan.
Police assured residents that the situation is completely normal, and there is no cause for alarm.
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City on Edge After Red Fort Blast
The Mahipalpur scare came just a day after a high-intensity explosion near Red Fort that killed 13 people and injured over 20 others. The Monday evening blast involved a white Hyundai i20, which exploded in a crowded area, damaging several nearby vehicles.
Following the incident, investigators tracked a red Ford EcoSport to Faridabad, while a third car, a Maruti Brezza, remains untraced. Forensic experts have confirmed through DNA testing that Dr. Umar Nabi, a key member of a terror module linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, was driving the car that exploded.
Terror Module Busted Before the Blast
Police recently dismantled a major terror network spanning Jammu & Kashmir, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. The operation led to the arrest of eight individuals, including three doctors, and the recovery of 3,000 kg of explosive materials, including ammonium nitrate, potassium chlorate, and sulphur.
Authorities suspect that this group was planning multiple attacks across northern India, and the Red Fort explosion may have been linked to their network.
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Security Tightened Across Delhi
After the Red Fort blast, the Delhi Police intensified security checks around the city’s major landmarks and public spaces. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) also announced that the Lal Quila Metro Station will remain closed until further notice for security reasons.
The Mahipalpur incident, though harmless, underscores the heightened tension in the capital as investigations continue into the recent terror attack.
