Red Fort Blast: DNA Tests Begin to Identify Victims at Lok Nayak Hospital
New Delhi | November 12, 2025 A day after the devastating blast near Delhi’s Red Fort, officials at Lok Nayak Hospital confirmed that at least 10 people have died, with several more critically injured. Doctors have warned that the death toll could rise, as multiple unidentified human remains have been brought in, some possibly belonging to different victims. To identify the deceased, the hospital has started DNA testing. Of the 10 victims, eight have been identified so far — Amar Kataria (35), Ashok Kumar (34), Mohsin Malik (35), Dinesh Kumar Mishra (35), Lokesh Aggarwal (52), Pankaj Sahni (23), Mohammad Nauman (19), and Mohammad Jumman (35). Officials said police have recovered and sent amputated limbs, tongue, and teeth to the hospital. “This situation reminds us of the Air India crash, where it took time to match and identify remains,” a senior doctor said. “We’ve preserved all human remains and are waiting for families to come forward so we can begin the DNA process.” So far, two families have contacted the hospital searching for their missing loved ones. Currently, 25 people are still under treatment, many suffering from burns, shrapnel wounds, broken bones, and head injuries. Doctors clarified that most burns were caused by flames, not chemicals. Dr. Ritu Saxena, Deputy Medical Superintendent and Head of the Emergency Department, shared that a 70-bed disaster ward was activated immediately after the blast. “As soon as victims started arriving, we opened the ward and alerted all departments. Over 50 doctors from Orthopaedics, Burns, Neurosurgery, General Surgery, ICU, and Emergency began treating patients simultaneously,” she said. On Tuesday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Minister Ashish Sood visited the hospital to meet the injured and review medical arrangements. The scene at Lok Nayak remains somber, as families wait anxiously for word about their loved ones. The hospital continues its round-the-clock work to provide care, gather DNA samples, and bring clarity to the families still living in uncertainty. Officials have urged citizens to avoid speculation and allow medical teams and investigators to carry out their work. The tragedy has once again raised questions about urban security preparedness and the emergency response systems in the nation’s capital. As the investigation unfolds, Delhi grieves — holding on to hope that the missing will be identified soon, and justice will follow for those lost in this horrific attack. Red Fort Blast: DNA Tests Begin to Identify Victims at Lok Nayak Hospital In the aftermath of the tragic Red Fort blast, Lok Nayak Hospital has begun conducting DNA tests to identify victims whose remains were brought in after the explosion. Officials confirmed that 10 people have lost their lives, and the toll may rise as several unidentified body parts have been recovered. Out of the 10 victims, eight have been identified, while the hospital awaits relatives of the missing to assist in DNA matching. A 70-bed disaster ward was activated, with over 50 doctors treating patients suffering from burns, fractures, and head injuries. Doctors stated that most burn injuries were caused by flames rather than chemicals, and 25 people remain under treatment. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Minister Ashish Sood visited the injured victims to review their condition and support families. Authorities have urged people not to spread rumors and allow medical teams to complete the identification process. The blast has once again reminded the nation of the urgent need for stronger security measures and rapid emergency response systems in crowded areas.
