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NIA Takes Over Red Fort Blast Investigation After MHA Directive

The federal handover signals a potential link to a recently dismantled Faridabad terror module.

Overview

  • NIA officials are on site examining the blast location near the Red Fort and coordinating with local authorities as they assume control of the probe.
  • Delhi Police registered an FIR under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Explosive Substances Act, adding charges of murder and attempt to murder.
  • Casualty figures remain unsettled, with Mid-day citing at least 12 dead while The Statesman reports 10 dead and 24 injured.
  • Investigators have reviewed extensive CCTV footage across multiple routes and have questioned about thirteen people identified as suspicious.
  • A vehicle ownership trail runs from Salman to Devender to Aamir to Dr. Umar Mohammad, with Aamir and Tariq under questioning, and UP ATS and J&K Police carried out related raids in Lucknow, according to ANI.