Overview
- Delhi Police confirmed through forensic DNA testing that the deceased driver was Dr Umar un Nabi, an assistant professor linked to Al‑Falah University.
- Agencies say the educated multi‑state module planned coordinated strikes across cities, raised about Rs 20–26 lakh, and bought large quantities of NPK fertiliser to extract IED material.
- Raids in Faridabad and other locations recovered nearly 2,900–3,000 kg of explosive precursors along with rifles and pistols, a red Ford EcoSport tied to the suspects was seized, and a Haryana preacher was detained.
- Officials cite 2021 trips to Turkiye and contacts with handlers in Turkey and Afghanistan, with links reported to JeM and AGuH through encrypted messaging groups.
- The November 10 blast near the Red Fort killed at least 12 people, and evidence shows reconnaissance in January and plans for symbolic dates as investigators weigh a suicide mission against a premature detonation.