Explosion near Red Fort in India’s New Delhi

An explosion has rocked a busy neighbourhood in India’s capital New Delhi, causing panic near the landmark Red Fort in the city.

Footage broadcast by Indian television channels and videos circulating online on Monday showed flames and several vehicles affected by the explosion.

Local media said the incident took place near a metro station, and the explosion appeared to take place inside a vehicle.

Police and emergency teams are present at the scene, and the case is under investigation.

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