Red Fort Blast: Massive Hunt Launched For Red Ford EcoSport Car, Delhi-NCR On Alert

Last Updated:November 12, 2025, 16:11 IST

CCTV footage and forensic data are being examined to trace the movement of both cars before and after the explosion

Charred remains of vehicles at a cordoned off area following a blast that occurred near Red Fort Metro on November 10, 2025, killing at least 12 people. (Image: PTI)

A massive search operation is underway to trace a red Ford EcoSport suspected to be linked to the Red Fort blast that rocked Delhi on Monday evening.

According to Delhi Police, the vehicle is believed to have been used by the same suspects connected to the seized Hyundai i20.

All police stations, police posts, and border checkpoints across Delhi have been alerted to look out for the red Ford EcoSport. Five Delhi Police teams are conducting searches, while police in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana have also been put on alert to track the car’s possible movement, the police said.

Sources told CNN-News18 that the discovery of a second vehicle suggests a larger operational network and a layered escape plan. CCTV footage and forensic data are being examined to trace the movement of both cars before and after the explosion.

The sources further added that the presence of both the Hyundai i20 and the red Ford EcoSport indicates a well-coordinated module. The vehicles were likely used to execute the blast and facilitate escape. Agencies suspect the module may have wider cross-border links, and the use of multiple cars points to additional operatives deployed for support, diversion, or getaway.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is leading the probe, with Delhi Police and units in Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh working jointly to identify the wider network.

The Red Fort blast occurred on Monday evening when a high-intensity explosive device detonated inside a slow-moving vehicle near the Red Fort traffic signal, killing 12 people and injuring several others.

Manoj Gupta

Group Editor, Investigations & Security Affairs, Network18

Group Editor, Investigations & Security Affairs, Network18

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