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UP ATS Detains Kanpur Medical Student in Expanding Red Fort Blast Investigation

Investigators are examining an alleged terror module involving medical professionals with suspected links to Jaish-e-Mohammed.

Overview

  • Mohammad Arif, a first-year cardiology student from Anantnag, was detained in Kanpur for questioning over his suspected connection to arrested accused Dr Shaheen Saeed.
  • Kanpur Police formed a Special Operations Team to support central agencies and began verification of foreign nationals living in the city.
  • Delhi Police confirmed through DNA testing that the car bomber was Dr Umar Un Nabi, and a human body part was recovered near the blast site for forensic analysis.
  • Security agencies seized about 360 kg of explosive material at Dhauj near Al-Falah University and recovered diaries listing dates from November 8 to 12 and roughly 25 names.
  • Probe sources say around eight suspects may have planned coordinated explosions at four locations, while Saeed faces accusations of JeM links and efforts to create a women's recruitment wing.