India, Nov. 11 -- At least eight people were killed and several others injured following an explosion near the historic Red Fort in Delhi on Monday evening.

Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha said a slow-moving vehicle stopped at a red light near Red Fort Metro Station when it exploded, damaging nearby vehicles.

"Today, at around 6.52 pm, a slow-moving vehicle stopped at the red light. An explosion happened in that vehicle, and due to the explosion, nearby vehicles were also damaged. All agencies, FSL, NIA, are here. Some people have died, and some have been injured in the incident. The situation is being monitored," he said.

Delhi Police have registered a case in connection with the blast under various sections of the Unlawful Ac...