The Delhi Police have confirmed that Dr Umar Un Nabi, also referred to in some reports as Umar Nabi Bhat, was driving the vehicle that exploded near the Red Fort on the night of the attack.
Initial casualty figures placed deaths and injuries at multiple levels, with police and national agencies taking charge of the investigation. DNA and forensic results have been cited by authorities as key evidence, while security services emphasize that the case remains under active inquiry with a broad network of suspects and links being examined.
Officials insist that the investigation adheres to due process and that information released to the public is carefully verified to avoid misinformation. The Lal Quila metro station will remain closed until further notice for security reasons.
Key Updates in Delhi Blast Probe
Here are some major updates in the Delhi Blast investigation that killed 13 and injured more than 20 people near the historic landmark of Delhi.
- The investigation is led by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), with multiple agencies coordinating to establish a clear evidentiary trail. DNA testing has been cited as confirming Dr Umar Nabi’s role, and investigators are probing the suspect’s movements, associates, and possible foreign connections. Officials have stressed that the case remains under legal scrutiny and that ongoing probes will determine further charges and arrests.
- Dr Umar Nabi reportedly visited a mosque in Old Delhi before carrying out the Red Fort blast, with CCTV footage dated 10 November showing him walking near Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque in Turkman Gate, then continuing on after a glance to the right that captured his face. Investigators have linked Umar Mohammad to the attack on the same day, and police are examining the sequence of movements, including the mosque visit, as part of the broader Rad Fort case.
- Investigators probing the Red Fort blast uncovered a Jaish-e-Mohammad-linked module that allegedly planned six coordinated explosions across the NCR on December 6, the Babri Masjid demolition anniversary, to “avenge” the event. Interrogation revealed a phase-wise plan for the serial attacks.
- The i20 car that exploded near Delhi’s Red Fort on Monday had changed ownership five times in 11 years, investigators found. It was first bought by a Gurugram resident, Nadeem, from a local showroom on March 18, 2014.
- The Counter-Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) unit of Jammu and Kashmir Police is raiding 13 locations across the Valley in connection with the ongoing Srinagar-Delhi blast investigation, officials said.
- According to media reports, security agencies recovered diaries of Dr. Umar Mohammad and Dr. Muzammil Shakeel from Al-Falah University, containing repeated mentions of the word “operation.” Another diary found in Dr. Muzammil’s Dhauj room, where 360 kg of explosives were seized, may reveal crucial details of the Delhi blast conspiracy.
Delhi Car Blast Context
The Red Fort blast has intensified debates about urban security and counter-terrorism, occurring near a high-profile historic site in Delhi. Law enforcement agencies have described the incident as a terrorist attack and have mobilised national resources to trace the network behind it.
Early reporting highlighted the possibility of a wider terror module, including links to groups previously outlawed, and the seizure of explosive materials during nationwide raids.
The case has prompted reviews of security protocols around public spaces and raised questions about the balance between rapid investigative action and protecting civil rights.
The Logical Indian’s perspective
The Logical Indian advocates for peace, dialogue, and accountability, insisting on due process, transparency, and robust safeguards for civil liberties in all security investigations.
The organisation supports clear disclosures about the evidence basis, independent oversight of security agencies, and accessible information for the public to understand how such acts are investigated and prevented.
Helpline Numbers
Delhi Police Emergency: 112 (24 hours, reports of missing persons will be investigated),
Delhi Police Control Room: 011-22910010 or 011-22910011
LNJP Hospital: 011-23233400, Emergency 011-23239249 (can inquire in person or by phone)
Delhi Fire Service: 101
Ambulance: 102 or 108
AIIMS Trauma Center: 011-26594405
