The men previously owned the Hyundai i20 that exploded; Delhi Police and NIA teams are tracing its sale history to uncover the full chain of ownership
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Two men held as police trace ownership of blast car
At least eight people lost their lives and 20 were injured after a Hyundai i20 car exploded near Delhi’s Red Fort on Monday evening. Now, police have detained two men — Salman and Devender — who once owned the same car.
According to officials, the car’s sales history is being pieced together to find out who had the vehicle last. Investigators believe this could be the key to understanding what led to the deadly explosion on Subhash Marg.
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Who are the men detained?
Salman, a resident of Shanti Nagar in Gurugram, was the car’s original owner. He reportedly sold it due to financial difficulties around a year and a half ago. His wife told reporters that he had been struggling to make ends meet and sold the car to Devender, who lives in Okhla, Delhi.
Sandeep Kumar, spokesperson for the Gurugram Police, said, “The vehicle was initially registered in Salman’s name. He later sold it to Devender. Both men have been handed over to Delhi Police for questioning.”
Kumar added that the car changed hands again — possibly ending up in Ambala — but the details of that transaction are still being verified.
What we know so far
The white Hyundai i20, reportedly from 2013, exploded near the busy Red Fort area around 7 PM when traffic was at its peak. The blast’s intensity was so high that the vehicle was torn apart, sending debris across the road.
Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic and chaos as commuters rushed to help the injured before emergency services arrived. The victims were taken to LNJP Hospital, where eight were declared dead.
Investigation underway
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said in a late-night statement that “all angles are being investigated,” stressing that no conclusion has yet been reached about whether the blast was accidental or linked to a larger conspiracy.
“The incident is being examined from every possible angle,” Shah said. “We will share the findings with the public once we have verified details.”
Police and forensic teams are combing through CCTV footage, while NIA officials have reportedly been briefed about the case. A forensic examination of the car’s remains is underway to determine what triggered the explosion — whether it was a fuel leak, device, or chemical source.
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Human toll and growing concern
Amroha in Uttar Pradesh is mourning the death of one of its own — Ashok Kumar, a Delhi bus conductor who was among those killed. He was the sole earner for his family of eight.
As Delhi and surrounding states remain on high alert, police are tightening security across sensitive zones. Meanwhile, investigators are racing to uncover how the car — and its chain of past owners — ties into the tragedy that has shaken the capital.
