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Red Fort Blast Probe Uncovers Multi-Car Plot, Brezza Secured in Faridabad

The trail runs through second-hand dealers via an OLX listing that kept ownership murky.

Overview

  • A Maruti Brezza linked to accused Umer un-Nabi was traced to Al Falah University in Faridabad, inspected by a bomb squad and secured by forensic teams, officials said.
  • Investigators say the module was preparing additional old cars beyond the i20 and an EcoSport for coordinated attacks, with phase-wise plans under scrutiny by intelligence agencies.
  • The death toll from the November 10 explosion rose to 13 after an injured victim, identified as Bilal, died at LNJP Hospital.
  • DNA analysis confirmed Umer un-Nabi was driving the Hyundai i20 that exploded near the Red Fort, and he is believed to have died in the blast.
  • Police traced the i20 to an October 29 OLX purchase for Rs 1.70 lakh by Aamir Rashid, who has been arrested, and sources say a Gurugram-based ammonium nitrate supplier has been detained.