A devastating car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening resulted in at least eight fatalities and numerous injuries, prompting widespread international condemnation and condolences from global leaders, including officials from the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Singapore, and Israel. The explosion has led to heightened security measures in major Indian cities, with police and intelligence agencies, including the National Investigation Agency (NIA), rapidly mobilizing to investigate the incident as a potential act of terror, focusing on identifying the nature of the explosive device used. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has confirmed that central agencies are coordinating with local authorities for a thorough investigation, emphasizing that no possible angle will be overlooked. In the aftermath, the U.S. State Department expressed its readiness to provide consular assistance and advised American citizens to remain vigilant, while multiple embassies issued advisories urging caution in the area. This tragic incident has reignited concerns regarding urban security and counter-terror preparedness in India, especially during the festive season, highlighting the need for enhanced surveillance and intelligence coordination to preempt such threats in densely populated urban settings.