Red Fort metro station to remain closed on Wednesday: DMRC
_vb_24.jpeg)
New Delhi (PTI): The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Tuesday said that the Lal Quila Metro Station will remain closed on Wednesday as a precautionary measure, a day after a blast occurred near the Red Fort area.
In a post on X, the DMRC said, "Due to security reasons, the Lal Quila Metro Station shall continue to remain closed on November 12. All other stations are functional as normal."
The Red Fort metro station is closed for commuters today, after a blast in the area killed at least nine people, while traffic restrictions have also been imposed in the area, officials said on Tuesday.
A high-intensity explosion ripped through a slow-moving car at a traffic signal near the Red Fort metro station on Monday evening kill 12. Twenty people were also injured in the blast that gutted several vehicles, they added.
Additionally, parts of the Chandni Chowk market near to the Red Fort and other market areas nearby were closed today.
Service Update
— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) November 11, 2025
Due to security reasons the Lal Quila Metro Station shall continue to remain closed on 12th of November also.
All other stations are functional as normal.
Please follow our social media channels for further updates.
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
3 convicted for murder of Bengal councillor
Barasat (PTI): A court in West Bengal’s Barrackpore on Monday convicted three people for killing a councillor of Panihati Municipality in North 24 Parganas district.
Sanjib Pandit, Amit Pandit and Ziarul Mandal were convicted by the SDJM Court, Barrackpore, for the murder of Anupam Dutta, councillor of ward number 8 of the civic body in the city’s northern fringes, on March 13, 2022.
The court would declare the quantum of punishment on December 17.
Dutta was shot dead in the crowded Agarpara North Station Road, and his killing led to massive protests in the area in subsequent days.
ALSO READ: Football fans in frenzy as Messi winds up G.O.A.T. India Tour with Delhi leg
Local MLA Nirmal Ghosh had led a series of protests on B T Road and Tentultala More during March 2022, demanding the arrest of the assailants.
Police arrested one person based on CCTV footage, and nabbed two others after interrogating him.
Dutta's wife became the councilor following his death.
A large crowd from his ward, including many waving TMC flags, had on Monday assembled in front of the court premises, demanding strict punishment for the culprits.
