Marriage Revelation in Delhi Car Blast Case
In a significant development in the Delhi car blast investigation, arrested suspect Muzammil Ahmad Ganaie has disclosed to investigating agencies that his co-accused Shaheen Shahid is actually his legally wedded wife, contrary to earlier beliefs that they were merely in a relationship.
According to sources familiar with the investigation, Muzammil has allegedly claimed that the couple had their nikah performed at a mosque located near Al-Falah University in September 2023. The Islamic marriage ceremony included agreement on a mehr of Rs 5,000-6,000, consistent with Sharia law requirements.
Terror Funding and Module Operations
The legal marital status between Muzammil and Shaheen provides crucial context for understanding why she was reportedly willing to financially support his alleged terrorist activities. Investigators have revealed that Shaheen provided approximately Rs 6.5 lakh to Muzammil in 2023 specifically for purchasing weapons.
Additionally, she lent Rs 3 lakh to co-conspirator Umar Un Nabi in 2024 to facilitate his purchase of a Ford EcoSport vehicle. In total, authorities estimate that Shaheen channeled between Rs 27-28 lakh to the Jaish module for sourcing weapons and explosives.
During interrogation, Shaheen has maintained that these substantial financial transfers were intended as zakat, referring to religious donations prescribed in Islamic tradition.
Expanding Investigation and Network Unraveling
The National Investigation Agency (NIA), which is leading the probe into the blast conspiracy, has made its seventh arrest in the case with the apprehension of Soyab from Dhouj, Faridabad. Soyab stands accused of harboring bomber Umar Un Nabi immediately preceding the November 10 attack and providing him with logistical support.
NIA officials confirmed on Wednesday that the agency continues to pursue multiple leads across various states to identify all individuals involved in the attack.
Simultaneously, security agencies are investigating several modules operating in south Kashmir comprising overground workers engaged in supplying and selling weapons to terrorists. These modules, reportedly active since 2016 in districts including Baramulla, Srinagar, Anantnag, and Ganderbal, function as arms conduits under directions from Pakistan-based handlers.
Investigators suspect these networks supplied assault weapons to both Muzammil and Umar, further expanding the scope of the terror infrastructure under scrutiny.
