Court Extends NIA Custody of Two in Red Fort Blast Probe

Overview

• Additional Sessions Judge Prashant Sharma granted the NIA 10 more days with accused Yasir Ahmad Dar and 8 days with Dr Bilal Naseer Malla.
• The agency says Umar-un-Nabi planned the November 10 car bombing and died in the blast, with forensic examination confirming his identity.
• The investigation has led to nine arrests, including medical professionals, as the NIA outlines roles spanning logistics, financing and technical support.
• A separate hearing recently extended judicial custody of several other accused until January 8, including individuals alleged to have sourced the car and provided drone and rocket know-how.
• Reporters were barred from covering Friday’s proceedings, and news accounts differ on the blast’s death toll.