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Red Fort Blast Death Toll Reaches 15 as Probe Uncovers Encrypted Terror Module

Investigators describe an organised cell linked to suspect Dr Umar Un Nabi coordinating weapons and financing through secure channels.

Overview

  • Two more injured victims, Lukmaan (50) and Vinay Pathak (50), died at LNJP Hospital, taking the official toll to 15.
  • The November 10 explosion occurred near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station around 6:55 pm when a white Hyundai i20 halted at a traffic signal.
  • Delhi Police identified the bomber as Dr Umar Un Nabi after forensic DNA matched his sample with his mother's.
  • Officials cite a structured module that used a Signal group allegedly created by Umar, assigned roles to associates, pooled funds, and moved weapons, including a Krinkov rifle and a pistol recovered from Dr Shaheen's car.
  • Forensic teams found a shoe with a metal-like initiation component inside the blast car, while the NIA investigates under UAPA, reviewing CCTV and reconstructing the suspect’s route.