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
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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, an official said, reported news agency 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.
New CCTV footage of exact moment of explosion emerges
Meanwhile, a new CCTV footage, which captured the exact moment the white Hyundai i20 car exploded in the middle of heavy evening traffic near Delhi's Red Fort earlier this week, has emerged, reported PTI.
The footage, recorded by a traffic camera near Red Fort Metro Station Gate Number 1, shows the car moving slowly amid autos, e-rickshaws and other vehicles before it suddenly bursts into flames, reported PTI.
Within seconds, the vehicle is engulfed by a huge red fireball, followed by a thick plume of smoke rising into the sky, sending nearby commuters running for safety.
The impact of the blast was so intense that several nearby vehicles were damaged. The area was immediately thrown into chaos as people scrambled to help the injured.
Agencies hunt for missing third car linked to suspects
Multiple security agencies are on the lookout for a third car believed to be linked to the Red Fort blast case, police sources said on Thursday, reported PTI.
While a white Hyundai i20 exploded near Red Fort on Monday evening, killing 12 people and injuring 30 others, investigators later traced a second vehicle -- a red Ford EcoSport -- to Faridabad.
However, a third car, suspected to be a Maruti Brezza, remains untraced.
"The missing third car is suspected to have been used by the accused for reconnaissance or escape. Multiple teams are looking for the third car," said the source, reported PTI.
Searches are being carried out in Delhi-NCR and adjoining states to locate the Maruti Brezza, he said.
(With inputs from PTI)
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