Overview
- At least 12 people were killed and more than 20 injured when a Hyundai i20 exploded near the Red Fort metro area on Monday evening, according to police and multiple reports.
- Delhi Police have registered a case under the UAPA and the Explosives Act as Special Cell, Crime Branch, FSL and national agencies continue a multi-agency investigation.
- Investigators have traced the car through prior owners to a Pulwama-based doctor identified in reports as Umar Un Nabi/Umar Mohammad, with CCTV showing a masked driver minutes before the blast.
- Preliminary police findings point to ammonium nitrate, fuel oil and detonators, though final forensic confirmations are pending.
- Authorities are collecting mobile dump data, detaining prior car owners for questioning, heightening security in major cities, and top leaders, including the prime minister, home minister and defence minister, have pledged swift action.