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| Day 2, Part II: Dr Umar Driver of Car in Red Fort Explosion After Large Caches of Explosives, Weapons Found Days Ago in Faridabad, Multiple Arrests of Jaish-e-Mohammad cell |
| 2025-11-12 |
| Dr Umar Identified as Driver of Car in Red Fort Explosion, Security Sources Confirm Security sources confirm Dr Umar was driving the car that exploded near the Red Fort, killing 12 and injuring 20. He is linked to a terror module. A car explosion near the Red Fort on Monday evening resulted in at least 12 fatalities and 20 injuries, according to senior security sources. Dr Umar, affiliated with a terror module and employed at Al-Falah Medical College in Faridabad, was reportedly driving the vehicle. CCTV footage strongly suggests Dr Umar's involvement in the incident. The explosion involved materials identical to those seized in Faridabad. Approximately 3,000 kg of explosives were confiscated on November 9 and 10. This seizure was crucial in preventing further damage and was part of a broader investigation into the terror module. Dr Umar's sudden disappearance raised questions about whether the explosion was accidental or premeditated. Security sources are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the blast to determine its nature. SECURITY AGENCIES' SUCCESS India's security forces successfully disrupted a major conspiracy by dismantling the Faridabad module. The seizure of explosive materials played a significant role in averting potential threats. The operation highlighted the effectiveness of India's intelligence network in countering terrorism. Who Was Dr. Umar Nabi, the Terrorist and Suicide Bomber Behind the Red Fort Blast in Delhi? As investigators dig deeper into the deadly explosion near Delhi's Red Fort, officials now believe that Dr Umar U Nabi, a medical professional turned extremist, was the suicide bomber who triggered the blast that killed at least 12 people on Monday evening. A DOCTOR'S DESCENT INTO RADICALIZATION The first image of Dr Umar surfaced early Tuesday, showing the man suspected to have driven the white Hyundai i20 that exploded near the Red Fort. According to investigators, Dr Umar U Nabi, son of Gh Nabi Bhat, hailed from Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir and worked as a doctor at Al-Falah Medical College in Faridabad. His mother, Shamima Banoo, belongs to Koil village in Pulwama. Born on February 24, 1989, Dr Umar had once been regarded as a promising student. He completed his MD in Medicine from Government Medical College, Srinagar, before joining GMC Anantnag as a senior resident. Later, he shifted to Delhi, where he served as an Assistant Professor at Al-Falah Medical College until his alleged involvement in the blast. Sources said his father, a government school teacher who has been mentally unwell, left his job over a decade ago. The family includes two brothers and a sister, both of whom-along with his mother-have been detained for questioning. THE "FARIDABAD MODULE" AND THE TELEGRAM TRAIL Investigators suspect Dr Umar was part of a network of medical professionals radicalised online through encrypted Telegram channels. The group, reportedly led by Dr Adeel Ahmad Rather, is being referred to by officials as the "Faridabad module." According to a senior officer, "These individuals appeared well-educated and unsuspecting, but they were deeply indoctrinated through digital platforms. Their professional status helped them operate quietly under the radar." THE NIGHT OF THE EXPLOSION At 6:52 pm on Monday, a white Hyundai i20 stopped at a traffic signal on Subhas Marg, a busy stretch near the Red Fort. Within seconds, the car exploded, causing widespread devastation. Several nearby vehicles caught fire, and people were seen thrown by the impact. Videos from the site showed the aftermath, with mangled bodies and shattered glass scattered across the street. The explosion occurred just hours after Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir Police had arrested two of Umar's close aides, Dr Adeel Ahmad Rather and Dr Mujammil Shakil, in connection with a terror module. The operation also led to the seizure of 2,900 kg of explosives and a cache of weapons, including assault rifles and pistols. Officials believe the arrests may have triggered Dr Umar to carry out the suicide attack. On Tuesday, police took Umar's mother, Shamima Banoo, for DNA testing in Pulwama to confirm the identity of the bomber. "We have taken the mother of the suspect to collect DNA samples in order to match with the parts found at the scene of the blast," an official told PTI. Authorities are now working to trace the broader network linked to Dr Umar, with a focus on identifying others radicalised through the same online channels that transformed a once-promising doctor into a suicide bomber. Tracking the Red Fort Blast: A Timeline of Terror from Kashmir to Delhi The deadly car blast near Delhi's Red Fort on November 10 has shaken the nation, not just for its scale but for the chilling trail of events that preceded it. What began as a routine probe into pro-terror posters in Srinagar quickly unravelled into a complex terror module allegedly linked to Jaish-e-Mohammad ...literally Army of Mohammad, a Pak-based Deobandi terror group founded by Maulana Masood Azhar in 2000, after he split with the Harkat-ul-Mujaheddin. In 2002 the government of Pervez Musharraf bannedthe group, which changed its name to Khaddam ul-Islam and continued doing what it had been doing before without missing a beat... Investigators traced connections across states-from Kashmir to Haryana and Uttar Pradesh-uncovering massive caches of explosives and weapons, and arresting multiple suspects. The operation revealed a disturbing level of planning and coordination, culminating in a catastrophic explosion that claimed at least 12 lives. As Delhi Police pieced together the timeline, surveillance footage and toll data revealed the Hyundai i20's 11-hour journey from Faridabad to the heart of the capital. The vehicle lingered near the Red Fort for hours before detonating in a crowded area, sending shockwaves through the city. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking from Bhutan, condemned the attack and vowed that those responsible would be brought to justice. The blast has not only triggered a high-level investigation but also reignited concerns about cross-border terror networks and urban security vulnerabilities. TIMELINE: FROM KASHMIR POSTERS TO RED FORT BLAST Early November: The Spark in Srinagar
Days Leading Up to November 10: The Probe Widens
Monday, November 10: Explosives Unearthed
Monday Morning: The Car's Journey Begins - 7:30 am: Hyundai i20 (HR26 CE 7674) spotted outside Asian Hospital, Faridabad. - 8:13 am: Crosses Badarpur toll plaza, entering Delhi. - 8:20 am: Captured on CCTV near a petrol pump in Okhla Industrial Area. Afternoon: Suspicious Parking Near Red Fort - 3:19 pm: Car enters a parking area adjacent to the Red Fort complex. - It remains stationary for nearly three hours. Evening: Final Movements Before the Blast - 6:22 pm: Car leaves the parking area, heading toward Lal Qila Metro Station. - Investigators focus on this 30-minute window to identify the occupants. 6:52 pm: The Explosion - The Hyundai i20 explodes at a traffic signal near Gate No. 1 of Lal Qila Metro Station, just 300 metres from the Red Fort. - Eyewitnesses report three people inside the car. - The blast kills at least 12 and injures several others. - Nearby vehicles are gutted, windows shattered, but no shrapnel or pellets are found. - CCTV captures a masked man driving the vehicle. Tuesday, November 11: Investigation Intensifies - Delhi Police reconstruct the car's 11-hour route using CCTV and toll data. - Eight suspects have been arrested so far. - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking from Bhutan, vows justice: "The conspirators will not be spared." |
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