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Red Fort Car Blast Investigation Focuses on ANFO Suspicions as NIA Takes Charge

Forensic testing now aims to confirm whether a fertilizer-based mix or military-grade compounds powered the explosion.

Overview

  • Preliminary findings detected ammonium nitrate at the site, and investigators suspect an ammonium‑nitrate fuel oil mix initiated by a detonator or timer.
  • Teams have sent roughly 40–42 exhibits, including car components and residue samples, for laboratory analysis to identify the exact explosive signature.
  • Officials have sought expert opinions on PETN, semtex, or RDX due to the scale of damage, with definitive conclusions expected in the coming days.
  • A possible link is being probed to a Faridabad seizure of about 2,500–2,900 kg of explosive materials, including ammonium nitrate, tied to an alleged inter‑state module.
  • Delhi Police registered a case under UAPA and the Explosives Act, and reports of a Pulwama-origin suspect and related CCTV footage remain under examination.