The death toll from the devastating car blast near Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi has climbed to 15 after two more victims succumbed to their injuries, according to Delhi Police officials. The tragic update comes as authorities uncover a sophisticated white-collar terror network operating across multiple states.
Rising Casualties and Investigation Breakthrough
The total number of deceased has now reached 15, including three partial body parts recovered from the blast site. One victim passed away on Sunday, while another identified as Vinay Pathak died on Monday, adding to the growing list of casualties from the explosion that shook the capital city.
Authorities investigating the terror module linked to primary accused Dr Umar Un Nabi have uncovered evidence of a highly organized internal structure. The network utilized encrypted communication channels and coordinated weapon movements, revealing a level of sophistication rarely seen in domestic terror operations.
Encrypted Communications and Weapon Smuggling
Investigators discovered that Dr Umar had created a Signal group approximately three months ago using a name with special characters. He added associates Muzammil, Adeel, Muzaffar and Irfan to this encrypted platform, which security agencies believe served as the primary coordination channel for the group's activities.
A major breakthrough came when security agencies recovered a weapon consignment containing a Krinkov rifle and a pistol from the car of another key suspect, Dr Shaheen. The investigation has confirmed that Umar personally procured these weapons and handed them over to Irfan earlier in 2024.
Dr Shaheen had previously seen the same weapons during a visit to Mufti Irfan's room with Dr Muzammil. She is suspected of being the largest financial contributor to the group's operations, according to official sources familiar with the investigation.
Suicide Bomber Plot and Network Expansion
The dismantled terror cell, spearheaded by medical practitioners and described as highly sophisticated, had been actively seeking a suicide bomber since last year. Dr Umar Nabi, identified as the key architect, was relentlessly pushing this dangerous agenda according to interrogation reports.
One co-accused detained during the investigation revealed that Umar was a hardcore radical who insisted that a suicide bomber was essential for their operations. This revelation about the suicide bomber plot adds a alarming new dimension to the investigation into the inter-state terror network linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).
Forensic DNA testing has conclusively identified Dr Umar Un Nabi, a 28-year-old doctor from Pulwama, as the perpetrator of the car blast near Red Fort. His biological sample matched with that of his mother, confirming his involvement in the deadly explosion.
Officials describe Umar as the most radicalized and pivotal operative in a network spanning Kashmir, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. He was allegedly planning a powerful vehicle-borne improvised explosive device explosion timed to coincide with the Babri Masjid demolition anniversary on December 6, indicating the group had planned for maximum impact.
