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Delhi Blast: A new CCTV footage of the Delhi blast has emerged on the internet showing people running to safety after a massive blast occurred in a car on Monday evening. At least 12 people were killed and several others were injured after a Hyundai i20 car exploded at the Subhash Marg traffic signal, which is near Red Fort metro station.

The preliminary investigation into the car explosion outside suggests that it could be an act of terror. Investigators have confirmed that the car was packed with explosives and it was deliberately detonated near Gate No 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station. A total of four suspects, including the owner of the car, were arrested after the blast.

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Video Shows People Running Away From Blast Site

Panic and chaos spread after people heard and saw the blast that rocked the Red Fort area.

What We Know So Far About Delhi Blast

-Delhi Police's initial investigation suggests that the Red Fort car explosion could be a 'Fidayeen' (suicide) attack. The probe indicates the suspect's motive - he planned the suicide attack as soon as he learned that the Faridabad module had been busted. All relevant agencies are working on all angles to determine the motive behind the blast, sources told news agency ANI.

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-Forensic officials who were present at the spot have learnt that a high-end explosive had been used.

-According to media reports, the ownership of the car, which exploded reportedly changed four times – Salman to Devendra, Devendra to Sonu, and finally Sonu to Tariq from Shambhura village in Pulwama.

-Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that all angles will be probed in the Delhi blast case. The Home Minister added that agencies are "taking all possibilities into account".

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