Goa, Nov. 11 -- Ashok Kumar, a Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) conductor from Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, was among the nine people who lost their lives in the car blast near Delhi's Red Fort on Monday evening. His death has plunged his hometown into mourning as the community grieves the loss of its hardworking son.

Ashok, the sole breadwinner for his family of eight, was known for his dedication and humility. Employed as a conductor on a cluster bus, he regularly plied the Old Delhi route, a routine he had followed faithfully for years.

"It was just another workday for him," said a relative. However, the day took a tragic turn when news of the explosion broke. Later that evening, Ashok's cousin Pappu recognized his name on the official li...