Overview
- The November 10 car explosion near the Red Fort killed at least 12 people and injured dozens, according to officials.
- FSL collected more than 40 exhibits, recovering two live cartridges and residues from two explosive types, with preliminary tests pointing to ammonium nitrate.
- Probes weigh an ANFO-based IED against the use of military‑grade explosives like PETN, RDX or semtex, with definitive lab results expected within days.
- Delhi Police estimate the vehicle carried about 60–70 kg of ammonium nitrate likely initiated by a timer or detonator, though no wires, batteries or timers have been recovered so far.
- The NIA is leading a multi‑agency inquiry exploring links to a Faridabad cache that yielded hundreds of kilograms of ammonium nitrate and considering whether the blast was an accidental detonation during transport, with focus on suspected driver Umar Nabi of Pulwama.