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Red EcoSport Linked to Red Fort Blast Suspect Found Near Faridabad as NIA Leads Investigation

Investigators now focus on reconstructing the i20’s movements to uncover the suspected network behind the blast.

Overview

  • Police located and seized a red Ford EcoSport tied to prime suspect Dr Umar Un Nabi near Khandawali village on the outskirts of Faridabad after issuing multi-state alerts.
  • CCTV timelines show the white Hyundai i20 entering Delhi via Badarpur toll, parking near Sunehri Masjid for about three hours, and exploding minutes after exiting.
  • The Home Ministry transferred the case to the National Investigation Agency, which formed a special team and is coordinating with Delhi, Haryana, and J&K police.
  • Raids linked to the probe recovered large stores of explosive material, including roughly 2,900 kg overall and about 360 kg of ammonium nitrate, according to police.
  • Authorities are testing whether the detonation was a planned suicide attack or a premature blast, as arrests across multiple states point to an alleged ‘white‑collar’ JeM-linked module.