Payal Ghosh Devastated After School Friend Dies In Delhi Red Fort Blast: 'Feels Unreal'

Actress Payal Ghosh is grieving the death of her close school friend, Sunita Mishra, who was among the victims of Monday’s car explosion near the Red Fort in Delhi. The Hyundai i20 blast, which occurred

near the Subhash Marg traffic signal on November 10, claimed 12 lives and left several others injured.

Payal Ghosh’s friend dies in Delhi blast

Payal, visibly shaken, recalled her last conversation with Sunita, which had taken place just a week before the tragedy. Speaking to Bollywood Bubble, she said, “I still can’t believe she is no more… we spoke just a week back. She was full of life, always smiling, always spreading positivity. It feels unreal that such a kind soul is gone in such a cruel way.”

Reflecting on their bond, Payal added, “She wasn’t just a friend; she was family. We grew up together, shared dreams, laughter, and struggles. Losing her this way… there are no words.” She also urged the public to support and stand in solidarity with the victims’ families during this difficult time.

Delhi Government Announces Compensation for Victims

In response to the incident, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced an ex gratia package for the victims’ families. Families of those who lost their lives will receive ₹10 lakh, while individuals who sustained permanent disabilities or serious injuries will be provided ₹5 lakh each.

CM Gupta stated on X, “In this hour of difficulty, the Government of Delhi extends its deepest condolences to all those families who have lost their loved ones and to those who have been injured in this incident.”

About Delhi car blast

A deadly blast shook Delhi on Monday evening when a Haryana-registered car parked near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station exploded, killing at least eight people and injuring several others.

In response to the incident, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered heightened security measures across major cities in India. The investigation has since uncovered possible terror links to Jammu and Kashmir.

Three doctors — Dr. Adeel Ahmad Rather from Qazigund, Dr. Muzammil Ahmad Ganai from Pulwama, and Dr. Shaheen Saeed — have been arrested in connection with the Kashmir-Faridabad-Delhi terror network. Additionally, two others, Tariq Ahmed Dar from Samboora (Pulwama) and a man identified as Umar alias Amir, have been detained in Kashmir. Tariq reportedly told investigators that he had handed over the car to Amir.

Officials have traced the car’s ownership history to Pulwama, indicating a possible terror connection. According to CNN-News18 sources, the vehicle was originally registered in Gurugram under the number HR26 and was first owned by Mohammad Salman. It subsequently changed hands multiple times — from Salman to Devendra, then to Sonu, and finally to Tariq from Shambhura village in Pulwama.

The Delhi Red Fort blast case has now been handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for a thorough probe.