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The UK has revised its travel warning for British citizens heading to India following an explosion close to the Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) update urges its citizens in Delhi to heed the guidance from local officials. The FCDO’s notice regarding India states, "There has been an explosion at the Red Fort (Lal Qila) Metro Station, New Delhi." It continues, "If you are in the surrounding area, please listen to the local authorities and stay updated through local news." The advisory from the FCDO serves as travel guidance rather than a mandatory government rule. It aims to highlight potential dangers for travelers to help them make "well-informed choices" and could result in travel insurance being voided if the advice is ignored. The remainder of the travel advisory for India stays the same, recommending against any travel within a 10 km radius of the India-Pakistan border, "excluding Wagah where travelers are allowed to cross the border."

Warnings remain in effect for British citizens regarding the Kashmir and Manipur areas. The explosion occurred in a Hyundai i20 car at 6:52 pm local time on Monday near the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi, resulting in nine fatalities and 20 injuries. According to police, the death toll increased to 12 on Tuesday, as three additional individuals died from their injuries. The city is currently on high alert as law enforcement has activated the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) while investigations are ongoing, with forensic evidence and intelligence suggesting potential links to terrorism.