Delhi court takes cognisance of NIA chargesheet in Red Fort blast case

The cognisance was taken by Special Judge Prashant Sharma of Rouse Avenue Courts. A detailed order on cognisance is yet to be passed by the judge.

The Red Fort blast took place on November 10 last year, wherein a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device exploded near the Lal Quila Metro Station, killing at least 11 persons and injuring several others.

The explosion took place amidst a slow-moving traffic at the junction, causing wide-spread damage to nearby properties and vehicles.