At least eight people have been killed and more injured after a car exploded near the Red Fort in Delhi, authorities have said.
Delhi City police spokesperson, Sanjay Tyagi confirmed the deaths to the BBC, while the deputy fire chief said a further 19 people had been injured, according to AFP.
Police are investigating the cause of the explosion and "exploring all possibilities", Mr Tyagi said.
Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha told reporters the incident happened at around 18:52 local time (13:52 GMT), when a slow-moving vehicle stopped at a red light before it exploded, damaging nearby vehicles.
Mumbai, India's financial capital, has been put on high alert, as has the Uttar Pradesh state which borders Delhi.
