Following the recent blast near Delhi’s historic Red Fort, investigators have uncovered significant leads that shed light on a terror module allegedly involved in the attack. The explosion, which occurred on Monday evening, has prompted a widespread police alert across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). Authorities were specifically on the lookout for a red Ford EcoSport believed to be connected to the prime suspect, Umar Nabi, who was reportedly in an i20 vehicle that exploded during the incident.
The red Ford EcoSport, initially missing, was eventually traced to a farmhouse in Haryana’s Khandawali village. This property belongs to a friend of Umar Nabi, who has since been detained and is currently undergoing questioning by the police. Forensic and ballistic experts were deployed to examine the vehicle thoroughly, hoping to extract any evidence that could further unravel the network behind the attack.
Key to the unfolding investigation is the connection between Umar Nabi and another figure, Dr. Muzamil Shakeel Ganai, a colleague and alleged associate in the terror module. Ganai was arrested prior to the Red Fort blast, a move investigators believe triggered Umar to flee and carry out the blast in what they describe as an act of “panic,” sensing that law enforcement was closing in on their activities. At Dr. Ganai’s rented residence in Faridabad’s Dhauj village, police seized a staggering 358 kilograms of explosives, suspected to be ammonium nitrate, a powerful material commonly used in bomb-making. The large quantity of explosives has raised serious questions among investigators, who are now focused on tracking the origins and procurement methods of such dangerous materials, especially given that some components can be purchased relatively easily.
As the probe deepens in Jammu and Kashmir, the State Investigation Agency (SIA) has taken over the inquiry from local Nowgam police. The investigation has entered its third day, with particular attention being paid to the relationship between the two main suspects, Umar Nabi and Dr. Ganai. Both hail from the same village of Koil in Pulwama and share a common professional background, being employed at Faridabad’s Al-Falah School of Medical Sciences & Research Centre. This connection has become central to understanding the module’s operational dynamics.
Further arrests related to the terror module have identified two additional doctors: Dr. Adeel Majeed Rather, 33, from Qazigund, who was working at a private hospital in Saharanpur, and Dr. Shaheen Shahid Ansari, 46, also employed at the Faridabad hospital and known to Dr. Ganai. These arrests have expanded the scope of the investigation, indicating a potentially wider network than initially suspected.
Police sources have described Dr. Umar and Dr. Ganai as “key members” of the terror module who had been methodically stockpiling explosives and detonative materials over several months. A senior official revealed that Dr. Umar was notably more vocal about plans to carry out “spectacular attacks,” suggesting he played a leading role in the module’s operational planning. Although the families of the suspects deny any acquaintance between the two doctors, investigators have found evidence to the contrary, indicating that their association dates back to at least 2018.
The explosives cache uncovered at Dr. Ganai’s residence was reportedly stored in suitcases, a detail that underscores the level of planning and concealment the suspects employed. In addition to this, more explosive materials were found at the residence of a cleric arrested from Faridabad. The cleric, Imam Ishtiyaq, hails from Mewat and was known to conduct sermons at the Al Falah campus. His connection to the terror module has added another dimension to the probe. Officials revealed that Imam Ishtiyaq owned a house in Fatehpur Taga village, where he had rented out a room to Dr. Ganai, further intertwining the relationships among the suspects.
Sources in the police have indicated that the doctors had been plotting “something bigger,” though they had not yet finalized a specific target. One possibility being explored is the execution of multiple blasts, suggesting a broader and more coordinated terror plan. The investigation has also uncovered photographs of the two main suspects taken near the Red Fort approximately ten months ago. However, it remains unclear whether these images represent reconnaissance activities or mere coincidence.
In Jammu and Kashmir, police have continued to make detentions related to the case, including questioning at least three doctors known to the terror module members. According to police sources, these detentions