Puri, Nov 10: In the wake of a deadly car explosion near the historic Red Fort in Delhi that left at least 10 people dead and several others injured, Odisha’s coastal city of Puri has been placed on high alert on Monday night, police said.

Puri SP Prateek Singh informed that security forces have been deployed strategically around the Shree Jagannath Temple, the Badadanda (Grand Road), Sea Beach, Railway Station, among other crowded places in Puri.

The swift, preventative security measures underscore the nationwide concern and the threat of potential terror threats targeting high-footfall areas nationwide.

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Blast in Delhi

At least 10 people are feared dead and 24 injured after a blast in a car near the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi this evening. Eyewitnesses described a deafening sound followed by thick smoke and shattered glass, suggesting the presence of a high-intensity device.

The explosion and subsequent fire engulfed several nearby cars, causing panic in the crowded commercial area.

Police and emergency services reached the spot immediately, with seven fire tenders battling the inferno. Teams from the Delhi Police Special Cell and the Bomb Disposal Squad are on site to investigate the incident, which is being treated as a major act of terror.

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Twin Threats

Earlier in the day, a joint operation by Jammu & Kashmir and Haryana Police led to the seizure of 350 kg of suspected ammonium nitrate, an assault rifle, a pistol, and 20 timers from a rented house in Faridabad’s Dhauj village. The arrested suspect, Dr. Muzammil Shakeel—a Kashmiri doctor employed at a local university—had reportedly rented the property three months ago.

Nationwide Vigilance

The proximity and timing of both incidents have prompted law enforcement agencies across India to heighten security. Puri’s swift response highlights the urgency to protect religious and tourist hubs from emerging threats.