On November 10, 2025, a car bomb exploded near Delhi’s Red Fort, killing 13 people and injuring several others. The attack was carried out using a white Hyundai i20 loaded with explosives, driven by Dr Umar Mohammad (also known as Dr Umar Un Nabi), who died in the blast.
Investigations by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) uncovered a terror module linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed and involved in planning coordinated attacks across Delhi, targeting symbolic dates like December 6. Umar’s house in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, was demolished by security forces.
Two more suspects have been arrested as the scope of the terror network widens. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has promised the strictest punishment for those involved, while Indian and international officials commend the professional handling of the case.
Details of the Blast and Investigation Progress
The blast occurred around 6:52 pm near the Red Fort Metro Station, a densely populated and historically significant area of Delhi. Video footage showed Umar Muhammad driving the slow-moving Hyundai i20 through heavy traffic before the explosion, which caused extensive damage and loss of life.
According to NDTV, investigators uncovered a network of at least 32 cars being prepared as explosive vehicles, with four identified, including the white Hyundai i20, a red Ford EcoSport, a Maruti Swift Dzire, and a Maruti Brezza found on the campus of the Al-Falah University in Faridabad. The university, where Umar and several suspects worked, has become the epicentre of the terror probe.
The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) has suspended the membership of Al-Falah University, Faridabad, with immediate effect, citing that the institution “does not appear to be in good standing” amid scrutiny related to the Delhi Red Fort blast investigation. As a result, the university is prohibited from using the AIU name or logo in any activities and has been instructed to remove the logo from its official website immediately.
A medical college professor and a medical student, both from Jammu and Kashmir, were detained in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, in connection with the car blast near Red Fort. Dr Farukh, an assistant professor in the Obstetrics Department at GS Medical College, Hapur, was detained by Delhi Police on Thursday, November 13, 2025.
On the same day, Mohammad Arif Mir, a 32-year-old first-year DM cardiology student at the Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial (GSVM) Medical College in Kanpur, was taken into custody by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) from an undisclosed location, according to senior officials.
Both individuals, originally from Jammu and Kashmir, are under investigation in connection with the terror module linked to the recent Red Fort car blast. Mohammad Arif’s electronic devices have been seized for forensic analysis, and he has been transported to Delhi for further questioning.
The attack is linked to a “doctor module” reportedly linked with the terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed, planning coordinated serial bombings across Delhi on December 6, a sensitive historical anniversary.
Background and Wider Context
Security forces have intensified efforts to dismantle the terror network behind the blast, expanding investigations to other states including Madhya Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. The demolition of Dr Umar’s house in Pulwama was part of these ongoing counter-terrorism measures.
Officials have noted these doctors’ suspected ties with a handler based in Turkey, indicating international connections in the planning of the attack. The government has condemned the blast as a heinous act of terrorism aimed at destabilising the country.
Amid rising security concerns, authorities have leveraged surveillance, forensic, and intelligence operations to prevent further attacks. The incident has reinforced the need for vigilance in securing public and heritage sites.
The Logical Indian’s Perspective
This brutal act of terror that devastated lives near the Red Fort demands more than condemnation, it calls for a collective resolve rooted in peace, empathy, and unity. In a nation proud of its diversity and coexistence, such violence seeks to sow fear and division, which must be overcome by fostering understanding and social harmony.
Compassionate dialogue and cohesive community efforts are paramount to resist extremist ideologies and ensure that Delhi, and India as a whole, remains a beacon of tolerance and solidarity.
