Hyderabad, Nov 11 : Telugu star Nagarjuna, who is the latest to express grief over the loss of lives in the car explosion that took place in Delhi on Monday night, has said that he was "stunned by the barbaric incident near the Red Fort."

Taking to his X timeline to register his thoughts on the dastardly attack, Nagarjuna wrote, "Stunned by the barbaric incident near the Red Fort. My heart goes out to the victims and their loved ones during this painful time."

Another Telugu actor, Varun Tej Konidela, too expressed grief over the loss of lives in the incident.

He wrote, "Heartbroken by the incident in Delhi's Red Fort. Praying for the souls we lost and for strength to the families who are grieving. May they find peace during this unimaginable time."

Several celebrities from across the country have expressed their anger and sorrow over the incident.

Tamil actor Vishal, who was among scores of people across the country who expressed shocked and grief on the loss of lives in the car explosion that took place near Red Fort Metro in the National Capital on Monday, said that those responsible for this atrocious act must be caught and punished severely.

Taking to his X timeline, Vishal, who is the General Secretary of the Nadigar Sangam, wrote, "Saddening to hear the news about the tragic blast near Red Fort in Delhi especially being a tourist spot. Several lives lost, many injured and it's disheartening to see so many innocent lives being taken again by a barbaric act of terrorism."

"It's difficult to even say rest in peace to those innocent victims who passed away. Heart goes out to everyone who have lost their lives and the injured victims," he added.

Well known actor-turned-politician Vijay too expressed his condolences to the families of the victims.

Taking to his X timeline to express his condolences, Vijay wrote, "Deeply shocked and saddened by the news of car explosion near Red Fort Metro, Delhi that has claimed precious lives. My heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. Wishing speedy recovery to all those injured."

For the unaware, a deadly blast occurred 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 dozens.

In the wake of the deadly car explosion near the historic Red Fort in Delhi, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has directed all major cities across India to intensify security measures.

/IANS