Delhi Red Fort Blast: Death Toll Hits 13, ED Probes Terror Funding, 4th Explosive-Laden Vehicle Hunt Intensifies

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Delhi Red Fort Blast: Death Toll Hits 13, ED Probes Terror Funding, 4th Explosive-Laden Vehicle Hunt Intensifies

The Delhi Red Fort blast investigation escalated dramatically as the death toll rose to 13 after another injured victim succumbed at LNJP Hospital. With 20 injured, three in critical condition, central agencies have uncovered a chilling "white-collar terror module" involving Kashmiri doctors, Al-Falah University, and Jaish-e-Mohammed links.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) joined as the fifth agency, probing ₹26 lakh terror funding, while police hunt for a fourth suspected vehicle.

DNA Confirms Dr Umar Un Nabi as Red Fort Bomber

Forensic breakthrough: DNA from a severed leg found in the exploded white Hyundai i20 (HR26CE7476) matched Dr Umar Un Nabi’s mother, confirming he detonated the blast near Lal Quila Metro Station on November 10.

CCTV captured Umar paying toll at Badarpur border and praying for 3 hours at Turkman Mosque before the 6:52 PM explosion. The i20, sold 5 times in 11 years, was bought via OLX for ₹1.70 lakh on October 29 by Umar’s associate.

Explosives Transported in Red EcoSport, Brezza Seized

- Red Ford EcoSport (DL 10 CK 0458) seized in Khandawali village, Haryana, near accused Umar’s driver’s sister’s home. NSG bomb squad confirmed it transported 20 quintals of NPK fertilizer used for IEDs.

- Silver Maruti Brezza recovered from Al-Falah University campus, driven by accused Dr Shaheen Saeed. J&K Police investigating.

- Hunt on for 4th vehicle – agencies suspect 32 vehicles were readied for multi-city attacks.

ED Freezes Al-Falah University Assets, NAAC Issues Notice

The ED ordered forensic audit of Al-Falah University, Faridabad, after ₹20–26 lakh was funneled through accused doctors Dr Muzammil, Dr Adil, Umar, and Shaheen. Delhi Police sealed Okhla HQ post NAAC show-cause notice for fake accreditation. University website taken offline.

Diary Reveals December 6 Babri Revenge Plot

Seized diaries from Umar and Muzammil’s rooms expose plans for serial blasts on December 6 (Babri demolition anniversary) at Red Fort, India Gate, Gauri Shankar Temple, and malls/railway stations nationwide. 8 suspects, 4 teams assigned 200 IEDs in 5-phase attack. Coded entries list 25 J&K/Faridabad contacts.

Doctor Terror Module: Raids, Detentions Surge

- UP ATS detained cardiologist Dr Arif (Kanpur) and gynaecologist Dr Farooq (Hapur) – both linked to Muzammil.

- CIK raided Government Medical College, Srinagar, detaining staff.

- 507 raids across J&K, Haryana, UP; 500 Jamaat-e-Islami sites searched.

- Dr Shaheen, ex-HOD Pharmacology Kanpur Medical College, stockpiled explosives since 2023.

Political Reactions & International Condemnation

- J&K CM Omar Abdullah: “Condemn the brutality, but don’t brand all Kashmiris terrorists.”

- US Secy Marco Rubio: “Clearly a terrorist attack.”

- UK ministers express condolences.

- Turkey denies Indian media claims of logistical support.

Security Lockdown

- Lal Quila Metro closed indefinitely.

- Jammu-Srinagar highway fortified.

- Home Minister Amit Shah chairs high-level meet.

As NIA, NSG, IB, Delhi Police, and ED tighten the noose, the Delhi Red Fort blast exposes a deadly nexus of educated professionals turned terrorists.

With Interpol Red Notice sought for fugitive Muzaffar and Signal app groups under scanner, India braces for more revelations in this home-grown terror conspiracy.

 

 

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