New Delhi, Nov. 10 -- Delhi Police on Monday said that the vehicle that exploded near the Lal Qila and killed at least eight people earlier in the evening was not stationary and was moving slowly.

Talking to media, Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha said that the vehicle, an Eeco van, had stopped at the red light near the Red Fort.

"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," the top police official said.

Golcha said that agencies including the FSL and NIA were at the spot to assess the situation.

"Some people have died, and some have been injured in the incident. The situation is being monitored," he ...