On November 10, 2025, a devastating explosion tore through Delhi’s iconic Red Fort area, killing 12 and injuring over 20. At 6:50 PM, a white Hyundai i20 detonated near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station, sending shockwaves through Chandni Chowk’s bustling markets. The blast, fueled by ammonium nitrate, reduced the car to rubble, shattered nearby windows, and plunged the capital into grief. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) swiftly labeled it a terrorist act, invoking the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and tracing its roots to a chilling conspiracy in Jammu and Kashmir.
The investigation zeroed in on Dr. Umar Un Nabi, a 36-year-old Pulwama-born physician at Al Falah Medical College in Faridabad. Allegedly linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, Umar is suspected of driving the car, possibly dying in a botched suicide mission. CCTV footage captured a masked figure—likely him—near the site, and DNA tests are underway to confirm his fate. His encrypted Telegram chats revealed a “white-collar” terror cell blending professionals into militant ranks.
Three key arrests in Pulwama’s Samboora village have rocked the probe: Tariq Ahmad Malik, a 44-year-old bank security supervisor, and ex-medics Muzammil Ahmad Ganai and Adeel Majeed Rather. Malik sourced vehicles, including two more rigged cars, while Ganai and Rather, sacked for “anti-national” ties, crafted explosives in rented hideouts. Raids across Pulwama, Faridabad, and Kanpur seized 2,900 kg of explosives, rifles, and detonators, hinting at plans for Republic Day or Diwali attacks.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, visiting victims on November 12, vowed justice, while Delhi’s Chief Minister announced aid for survivors. The NIA’s ongoing sweeps, detaining eight, including a cleric, expose a network exploiting professional covers. As Delhi mourns, its resolve strengthens to thwart such sinister plots.
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