Delhi Red Fort Blast: Incomplete IED Triggered in Panic, Probe Points to Failed Attack

Investigators probing the recent car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort have found that the improvised explosive device (IED) used in the explosion was incomplete and likely triggered in panic, according to top security sources.

Forensic analysis of the recovered materials suggests that the bomb lacked several key components necessary for a large-scale explosion. Investigators believe the person handling the device may have activated it prematurely after realizing the risk of being caught.

Officials said the IED appeared to have been assembled hastily, possibly inside the vehicle itself. “The device was not fully functional, which prevented a major tragedy,” one official said, adding that the triggering mechanism showed signs of panic activation rather than a timed detonation.

The Delhi Police Special Cell is leading the investigation with assistance from technical experts. The team has recovered electronic circuits, burnt wires, and traces of chemicals from the blast site. CCTV footage and communication records from the area are being closely examined to trace potential suspects.

While the explosion created alarm in the vicinity of the Red Fort, there were no casualties. The blast has, however, prompted enhanced security around key government installations and tourist sites in the national capital.

Officials continue to explore whether the incident was part of a larger terror-linked plan or a failed lone-wolf attempt.