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India Declares Red Fort Car Blast a Terror Attack as NIA Leads Probe

Investigators are tracing a 'white-collar' module linked to vast explosives seizures, with suspected foreign handlers.

Overview

  • The Union Cabinet labeled the explosion a terrorist incident, ordered an urgent probe, and voiced zero tolerance as the prime minister visited the injured and Delhi announced ex-gratia for victims.
  • The National Investigation Agency has taken charge after a UAPA case was filed, with fresh detentions in Kashmir and coordinated searches across multiple states.
  • At least 12 people were killed and more than 30 injured when a Hyundai i20 exploded near the Lal Qila Metro station on November 10.
  • Police say an inter-state “white-collar” network involving several doctors tied to Al-Falah University was disrupted, leading to arrests and the recovery of nearly 2,900 kg of explosive material along with firearms.
  • Investigators are examining links to Jaish-e-Mohammad and AGuH and possible handlers in Turkey and Afghanistan, have seized a second car registered to suspect Dr Umar Nabi, and are awaiting DNA confirmation of the vehicle occupant’s identity.