13 November,2025 10:40 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
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The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Thursday said that the Lal Quila metro station will remain closed till further notice due to security reasons.
The station has been closed as security agencies are carrying out their investigation into the blast near the Red Fort on Monday evening, which killed 13 people and left several injured.
"Lal Quila Metro Station will remain closed till further notice due to security reasons," the DMRC said in a post on X.
Following the blast, the area around the historic monument has been cordoned off, with police and forensic teams conducting searches to gather evidence.
The station, located on the Violet Line of the Delhi Metro, serves as a key access point for several prominent landmarks, including the historic Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and the bustling Chandni Chowk area. The temporary closure is expected to impact daily commuters and tourists visiting Old Delhi, especially during peak hours and weekends.
Security personnel have been deployed in and around the Red Fort area, and additional checks are being carried out across nearby metro stations as part of preventive measures. Officials said the decision was taken as a precaution to ensure the safety of passengers and citizens.
Commuters have been advised to plan their journeys accordingly and use alternate nearby stations such as Jama Masjid, Delhi Gate, and Kashmere Gate, which continue to operate normally.
Authorities have not specified the duration of the closure, but assured that normal operations at Lal Quila Metro Station will resume once the security situation is reviewed and deemed safe.
Meanwhile, the death toll in the blast near Red Fort early this week rose to 13 after another injured person succumbed to his injuries at the LNJP Hospital here, an official said, reported PTI.
The deceased has been identified as Bilal, he said.
According to Delhi Police, information about Bilal's death was received from the hospital early on Thursday morning, reported PTI.
The post-mortem will be conducted later in the day, officials said.
With Bilal's death, the total number of fatalities in the high-intensity explosion on Monday evening has climbed to 13, while several others remain under treatment, reported PTI.
(With inputs from PTI)
