Security forces demolished the Pulwama residence of Dr Umar Nabi, the key suspect and driver of the Hyundai i20 used in the Red Fort blast on November 10, which killed 13 and injured over 20. The controlled demolition with an improvised explosive device (IED) took place overnight between Thursday and Friday.
DNA tests confirmed Dr Nabi’s identity as the driver, and investigations link him to a terror module involving medical professionals linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed. Authorities continue probing his exact role and the broader terror network behind the attack.
Terror Attack Unfolded at Red Fort
On the evening of November 10, a Hyundai i20 car exploded near Delhi’s Red Fort, causing chaos and casualties during a major event. The blast killed 13 people, including the alleged driver, and injured many others, damaging vehicles and infrastructure.
Investigations rapidly identified Dr Umar Nabi, a Pulwama-based doctor, as the suspect behind the wheel. DNA samples matched remains found at the blast site to his family, providing definitive proof of his involvement.
Security agencies have traced links to a larger terror network involving “white collar” operatives who exploited their medical credentials to procure explosives and materials.
Delhi Blast Suspect House Demolished
Authorities demolished Dr Umar Nabi’s house in Pulwama using an IED as part of evidence collection and to prevent the site from supporting further terror activities. The demolition was carried out during the night between November 13 and 14. Security agencies, including the National Investigation Agency (NIA), National Security Guard (NSG), and forensic teams, are conducting a comprehensive probe.
The terror module allegedly operated between Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, with connections to JeM handlers suspected to be operating abroad. Officials seized large quantities of chemicals including ammonium nitrate and potassium chlorate, recovered from related terror modules.
Umar was found to have travelled extensively before the attack, visiting mosques in Delhi and Faridabad, where another car linked to him was seized.
Delhi Car Blast Updates
The investigation into the Delhi Red Fort blast that killed 13 people and injured over 20 has made significant strides. DNA tests have confirmed that Dr Umar Nabi, a Kashmir-based doctor, was the driver of the Hyundai i20 used in the attack.
CCTV footage traced the car’s route through Connaught Place and other parts of Delhi hours before the explosion, revealing careful reconnaissance. Authorities uncovered a terror module involving medical professionals linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed with plans for further attacks in the National Capital Region.
Security forces demolished Dr Umar Nabi’s Pulwama house to gather evidence and disrupt networks. Nine suspects are in custody, and extensive forensic analysis is ongoing to understand the explosives used and connections abroad. The case remains active with multiple agencies involved.
The Logical Indian’s Perspective
The troubling events surrounding the Red Fort blast underscore the urgent need for robust security measures, alongside concerted efforts to address the root causes of radicalisation and communal discord.
While it is necessary to dismantle terror networks decisively, it is equally important to promote peace, empathy, and coexistence through dialogue and understanding. Acts of violence only deepen divisions and suffering.
