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NIA Probes Red Fort Car Blast With Focus on Faridabad Module Linked to JeM

National agencies now lead a probe that is zeroing in on a Faridabad network with alleged JeM ties.

Overview

  • A hastily assembled device exploded near the Lal Quila metro station on 10 November, killing at least 10 people and injuring many others, according to officials and local reports.
  • Investigators say the blast is tied to an interstate module uncovered in Faridabad, where authorities seized a large cache of explosive precursors and detained multiple suspects including medical professionals.
  • Forensic Science Laboratory testing indicates ammonium nitrate among residues from the Delhi site, and specialist teams have collected additional DNA and explosive samples for analysis.
  • Police have identified Pulwama-based doctor Umar Nabi as the person allegedly driving the Hyundai i20 involved in the explosion, based on CCTV and investigative leads reported by agencies.
  • Doctor Shaheen Shahid is under investigation following her arrest in the Faridabad case, with reports alleging links to a JeM women’s recruitment wing and weapons registered in her name, while her relatives and ex-husband deny knowledge of any wrongdoing.