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Over a month after the Red Fort blast in Delhi, many victims and their families are still awaiting the promised government compensation. Families of the deceased, particularly sole breadwinners, are struggling financially. Seriously injured victims have also not received promised aid. Bureaucratic delays, coordination issues between state governments, and alleged police verification hurdles are cited as reasons for the delay. One blast victim also reported losing their job soon after and is currently searching for a new one. While the Chief Minister’s Office did not comment directly, a source indicated that only 11 victims have received payment, with the police still needing to verify the identity of all blast victims and people applying for compensation.

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Delhi Blast Victims Still Awaiting Promised Government Aid, One Month Later

New Delhi – December 28, 2025 – More than a month after the devastating Red Fort blast shook the capital, numerous victims and their families are still waiting for the ex-gratia compensation promised by the Delhi government. The delays are compounding the suffering of those who lost loved ones, sustained injuries, or suffered other losses due to the December 2025 terror attack.

The Delhi government had pledged ₹10 lakh for families of the deceased, ₹5 lakh for victims with permanent disabilities, ₹2 lakh for those with serious injuries, and ₹20,000 for minor injuries. However, many families say they have received nothing despite submitting the required documentation.

“The entire family has gone into depression since his death,” said Mahboob Ansari, uncle of Nouman Ansari, 18, one of those killed in the blast.

Aneesh Pathak, son of Vinay Pathak, a priest who perished in the blast, echoed these sentiments: “My mother is in an indescribable mental state since his death. The family is unable to deal with the grief.”

Saina Parveen, who suffered temporary hearing loss in the blast, also reported being terminated from her employment shortly after the incident and is currently unemployed. Bhawani Shankar Sharma, a taxi driver with severe injuries, stated that his documents weren’t even considered, and his taxi was completely destroyed.

The Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) did not respond to requests for comment regarding the delays. However, a source within the CMO stated that only 11 victims have been paid so far. The source further indicated that the delay is due to ongoing verification of applicants. “We are yet to receive a clarification from the Delhi Police on the rest of the applicants. The police have not clarified yet whether they really are the victims or have any links with the accused,” the source said.

The continued delays are raising concerns about the government’s commitment to supporting those affected by the tragic event.

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