The United Kingdom has issued a new travel advisory for its citizens following the deadly explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort on Monday evening that killed 13 people and injured 21. The advisory, released by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), urges British nationals to exercise heightened caution and avoid specific regions in India.

The blast occurred around 7 pm at the Subhash Marg traffic signal near Gate 1 of the Lal Qila Metro Station, when a Hyundai i20 vehicle exploded in a crowded area. The UK government responded swiftly, stating: “There has been an explosion at the Red Fort (Lal Qila) Metro Station, New Delhi. If you’re in the immediate area follow the advice of the local authorities and monitor local media.”

Key Points of the UK Advisory

The updated FCDO advisory warns travellers that insurance coverage could be invalidated if they ignore official guidance. It reiterates several longstanding restrictions while adding emphasis in light of the recent attack.

The FCDO advises against:

• All travel within 10 km of the India–Pakistan border; the Wagah–Attari crossing remains closed.
• All travel to Jammu and Kashmir, including Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Srinagar, and the Jammu–Srinagar highway, except for air travel in and out of Jammu city and movement within Jammu city.
• All but essential travel to Manipur, including Imphal, noting ongoing curfews and intermittent violence since the ethnic clashes that began in 2023 and continued into mid-2025.

The advisory stresses that travellers should stay informed of security developments, follow local instructions, and avoid affected areas until further notice.

Security Measures After the 10/11 Blast

The Red Fort has been closed to visitors for three days due to the continuing investigation. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has also shut the Lal Qila Metro Station on the Violet Line for security reasons.

City-wide precautions have been intensified. All major railway stations in Delhi NCR—including New Delhi, Old Delhi, Anand Vihar, Hazrat Nizamuddin, and Ghaziabad—are on alert. Borders and sensitive zones have been placed under strict surveillance.

The Delhi Fire Services reported receiving the first emergency call around 7 pm on Monday, stating that multiple vehicles had caught fire near the blast site. The area was immediately cordoned off.

Delhi Police commissioner Satish Golcha said the explosion occurred when a “slow-moving vehicle stopped at the red light” near the Red Fort Metro Station. The blast damaged nearby vehicles and prompted an immediate response from forensic teams and the National Investigation Agency.

Government Response

Union home minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level security review meeting at his residence on Tuesday. Attendees included the Union home secretary, the director of the Intelligence Bureau, the NIA chief, and the Delhi Police commissioner. Security agencies are working jointly to determine the cause of the explosion and identify those responsible.

As the investigation continues, authorities remain on high alert across the capital, urging citizens and visitors to stay cautious and follow official advisories.