One of the most recognisable monuments in Indiapublished at 15:19 GMT
Vikas Pandey
India editor, reporting from Delhi
The iconic Red Fort is a high-profile landmark in Delhi.
Thousands of tourists, both domestic and foreign, visit
the 17th Century monument every day.
It’s less than five miles from Indian parliament and just
a few meters away from the extremely busy trading hub of Chandani Chowk area.
It’s also the same monument from where Indian prime
ministers give their Independence Day speeches every year on 15 August.
For these reasons, the Red Fort is one of the most
recognisable monuments in India.
And that is why the news of a blast near the monument has
shocked many.
