Table of Contents
- Overview of the Delhi Red Fort Blast
- Investigation: How Cops Traced the Suspect
- Political Reactions and Accusations
- Link to Pulwama and Faridabad Module
- Public Outrage and Accountability Questions
- What Happens Next
- External References
Overview of the Delhi Red Fort Blast
A massive explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort metro station on Monday evening left 12 people dead and over 20 injured. The blast occurred in a slow-moving Hyundai i20, setting multiple vehicles ablaze. Authorities said the explosion’s intensity suggests the use of ammonia gel or another high-intensity explosive.
The Delhi Police filed an FIR under UAPA, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for murder and attempt to murder, and the Explosives Act. Investigators are probing whether the blast was accidental or a planned terror act.
🚨 Red Fort, New Delhi | Major Blast Update 🇮🇳
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🔥 Multiple explosions reported near Red Fort; fire brigade & police on-site.
🗣️ An eyewitness told Zee Media: “The explosion was so loud, it felt like an earthquake.”
🏥 LNJP Hospital confirms 9 dead so far.
⚠️ Area sealed —… pic.twitter.com/9bjhJvo4BA
Investigation: How Cops Traced the Suspect
The Special Cell of Delhi Police traced the car’s ownership through multiple transactions — from a man named Salman to Devender, then to Taariq, and finally to Dr. Umar Un Nabi from Pulwama. Umar is suspected to have driven the car when it exploded and is believed to be part of a terror module linked to the recent Faridabad explosives seizure.
Officials said Umar was an associate of two arrested doctors — Dr. Muzammil Shakil and Dr. Adil Ahmad Rather — connected to a cache of 2,900 kg ammonium nitrate. Authorities suspect Umar executed the blast after his associates’ arrest.
Political Reactions and Accusations
The tragedy triggered strong political reactions. Priyank Kharge, Karnataka Minister and Congress leader, labelled Amit Shah as “the most incompetent Home Minister in independent India,” demanding his resignation for repeated intelligence failures in Delhi, Manipur, Pulwama, and Pahalgam.
“There is no accountability. He is called the modern Sardar Patel, but how many more lives must be lost before he resigns?” – Priyank Kharge
Kharge also questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s silence, alleging political protection for Shah due to their shared past in Gujarat.
Link to Pulwama and Faridabad Module
Intelligence agencies confirmed Umar’s association with a network under surveillance for weeks. The group allegedly transported explosives across northern India under the guise of medical supply shipments. The Faridabad bust revealed plans for multiple coordinated attacks, with the Delhi blast possibly being one of them.
Public Outrage and Accountability Questions
The Red Fort blast reignited public concern over India’s internal security. Citizens demanded greater transparency and reforms in intelligence sharing between the IB, NIA, and state police forces. Experts noted that despite advanced technology, coordination gaps continue to enable such attacks.
What Happens Next
Forensic teams are collecting evidence from the site, while investigators confirm whether Umar was killed in the explosion. The Delhi Police Special Cell and J&K Police are examining possible links to a wider terror plan. Meanwhile, political leaders and citizens are demanding a comprehensive review of India’s counter-terror mechanisms.
External References
- Delhi Police Official Website
- Press Trust of India (PTI)
- Ministry of Home Affairs
- ThePrint Coverage on Delhi Blast
