India, Nov. 10 -- Soon after a powerful explosion ripped through a car near the Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening, killing at least eight people and injuring 24 others, senior Delhi Police officials said it was too early to confirm whether it was a bomb blast.

A senior officer told Hindustan Times, "The explosion happened in a moving car on the road. There is no crater at the spot, so we cannot say if it is a bomb blast. Also, no pellet or splinter injuries have been reported so far, which are common in bomb explosions.

"The Eeco car, which was the source of the blast, had two to three occupants and was completely mangled. Forensic teams are collecting samples" the official added.

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