Delhi blast case: Search underway for red Ford car, alert issued in all police stations of the capital:

News Topical, Digital Desk : Delhi Police has issued an alert in the Delhi bomb blast case. Police are searching for a car throughout Delhi. The suspected car is a Ford EcoSport. The car is red in color. Five teams of Delhi Police are engaged in the search. Investigation has revealed that in addition to the i20, the suspect was accompanied by another red car. All police stations, police posts, and border checkpoints in Delhi have been alerted to search for the red car. Police in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana have also been alerted regarding the red car.

NIA takes over investigation of car blast

It should be noted that following the blast near the Red Fort, investigative agencies have intensified their actions. The NIA has already been entrusted with the investigation. The NIA team is investigating the blast site. The vehicles that were damaged are also being examined.

Deployment at entry and exit points

Delhi has been placed on high alert since the blast. A massive search operation is underway in the city. The blast killed 12 people and injured many others. A large number of police personnel, along with paramilitary forces, are deployed at all entry and exit points in Delhi.

As part of the heightened security measures, vehicles entering and leaving the city are being thoroughly searched. Vehicles are being searched at markets, metro stations, railway terminals, and bus stands to ensure that no suspicious activity goes unnoticed.

Lajpat Rai Market closed on Wednesday

Investigating agencies are collecting particles scattered in the area surrounding the blast site. Every little detail can help advance the investigation and reach the culprits. As a precaution, Lajpat Rai Market is closed on Wednesday. This market is just a few steps away from the blast site. Traders here say they decided to keep the market closed on Wednesday as well, following instructions from the police administration. In fact, since this area is closest to the blast site, many particles have fallen on and around the shops here. Police and investigating agencies are collecting these particles.

Meanwhile, the Red Fort Metro station is also closed to traffic. Excessive foot traffic could destroy evidence and hamper the work of the forensic team on the scene. Therefore, the main road in front of the Red Fort is currently closed.