Red Fort blast survivors face ongoing hardship one year later

One year after a suicide bombing near the Red Fort in Old Delhi, survivors continue to struggle with physical trauma, emotional scars, and significant financial debt. The explosion, which occurred on November 10, 2025, at approximately 6:52 pm, involved a car laden with explosives at a busy traffic signal. The perpetrator was identified as Dr. Umar Un Nabi, an assistant professor at Al Falah University in Faridabad, Haryana.

The blast killed 15 people and injured several others. Local vendors, such as tobacco shop owner Bhola Chaudhary and water vendor Vijay Yadav, reported losing their livelihoods for months due to injuries and the inability to work. Survivors have expressed frustration over the lack of government assistance, noting that many have had to take on debt to restart their small businesses or pay for medical treatments following the incident.