Confusion Over Blast Causes Engagement Ceremony to Continue in Delhi

A powerful blast occurred near Delhi’s Red Fort on Monday evening, claiming at least eight lives and injuring several others. Locals described the chaos, with an engagement ceremony at a nearby sports club continuing amid confusion, as attendees initially believed the explosion was caused by a transformer. The explosion, which originated from a slow-moving vehicle, devastated nearby areas and marked a potential terror attack, the first in the national capital since 2011. Eyewitnesses recounted panic and chaos as people rushed to escape the scene.

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