Delhi Red Fort Blast: NIA, ED Continue Investigation - Biggest Crackdown Underway

Delhi Red Fort Blast: The early findings reportedly point towards a coordinated network involving financing, recruitment, and the systematic movement of weapons, operating through encrypted platforms and trusted personal links. A full-fledged investigation is underway.

Delhi Red Fort Blast (Image Source: File Photo/ANI)

Delhi Red Fort Blast: In a shocking incident that put the entire nation on alert, a car blast occurred near Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station, Gate Number 1, on November 10. The explosion triggered a large-scale investigation by national agencies. The suicide bombing left 15 people dead and over two dozen injured when the blast went off inside a moving Hyundai i20.

Officials said the early findings point towards a coordinated network involving financing, recruitment, and the systematic movement of weapons, operating through encrypted platforms and trusted personal links.

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Death Toll Now At 15

ANI reported on Monday, citing the Delhi Police, that the total number of deceased has reached 15, including three partial body parts. One of the victims succumbed to injuries on Sunday, while another victim died yesterday.

Dr. Umar Un Nabi 

As the officials are conducting several raids across the country, investigators are probing the terror module allegedly linked to Dr. Umar Un Nabi, whom security agencies identified as the one who drove the explosive-laden car which went up in flames in the blast.

The investigators have found evidence of an organised internal structure, encrypted communication channels, and coordinated movement of weapons, official sources said on Monday.

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Citing sources, ANI further reported that Umar had created a Signal group around three months ago using a name with special characters. He added Muzammil, Adeel, Muzaffar and Irfan to this encrypted communication platform, which investigators believe was used for internal coordination.

The investigation has indicated a clear division of roles. Financial support for the module was to be handled primarily by the three doctors, particularly Muzammil. Recruitment of Kashmiri youths was assigned to Irfan alias Mufti, who allegedly brought in Arif Nisar Dar alias Sahil and Yasir ul Ashraf, both now arrested.

Al-Falah University Under Microscope

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has significantly intensified its probe into Al-Falah University by expanding the investigation to the financial operations of the Al-Falah Trust, its associated firms, and personnel managing the institution's administrative and monetary systems.

The Al Falah University has come under scrutiny after the arrest of several doctors in connection with the explosion. The suicide bomber, Dr Umar Un Nabi, a Kashmiri resident, was associated with the varsity.

In the most recent action by the ED, Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, Chairman of Al Falah group, was arrested under Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.

The arrest took place today following a detailed investigation and analysis of evidence gathered during a search action conducted at premises related to the Al Falah group in the ongoing probe in an ECIR recorded by the ED under PMLA in connection with the Al Falah Group.

NIA Continues Action 

The National Investigation Agency (NIA), which has been probing the gruesome attack, stated that the blast was intended to instill terror and panic in the public and to threaten overall public order.

(with ANI inputs)