Ashok Kumar, a Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) conductor from Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, was among the nine people who lost their lives in the car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort on Monday evening. His death has plunged his hometown into mourning as the community grieves the loss of its hardworking son.
Ashok, the sole breadwinner for his family of eight, was known for his dedication and humility. Employed as a conductor on a cluster bus, he regularly plied the Old Delhi route, a routine he had followed faithfully for years.
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“It was just another workday for him,” said a relative. However, the day took a tragic turn when news of the explosion broke. Later that evening, Ashok’s cousin Pappu recognized his name on the official list of victims. “I read his name in the list and said, ‘He is my cousin.’ I called around to confirm. He also had a bike, which is missing right now,” Pappu said, visibly shaken.
As authorities continue to investigate the Red Fort blast, families like Ashok’s are left grappling with unimaginable grief and unanswered questions. For Amroha, the tragedy is not just national news—it is a personal loss that has left an indelible mark on the town.
(This story is published from a syndicated feed)
