The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday submitted a comprehensive 7,500-page chargesheet against ten individuals allegedly involved in the car bomb explosion near the Red Fort on November 10, 2025. The document was filed before a special court at Patiala House in New Delhi.
Key Allegations and Group Affiliation
The chargesheet asserts that the accused are linked to Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH), an offshoot of al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS). The NIA's extensive investigation, which spanned multiple states including Jammu & Kashmir, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and the Delhi NCR region, uncovered a conspiracy involving radicalized medical professionals.
Formation of AGuH Interim and Operation Heavenly Hind
According to the agency, the ten suspects held clandestine meetings in Srinagar in 2022 to establish what they called 'AGuH Interim.' This followed a failed attempt to migrate to Afghanistan via Turkey. Under this banner, they launched 'Operation Heavenly Hind,' a plot aimed at overthrowing the Indian government to impose Sharia law.
The Bombing and Its Aftermath
The high-intensity blast, caused by a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED), resulted in 11 fatalities, numerous injuries, and extensive property damage. The chargesheet is supported by 588 oral testimonies, 395 documents, and over 200 material exhibits.
Procurement and Manufacturing of Explosives
The NIA detailed how the outfit procured specialized laboratory equipment, such as mixed metal oxide anodes and electronic circuits, from both online and offline sources. The accused manufactured triacetone triperoxide (TATP) explosives using commercially available chemicals and conducted experiments to perfect the mixture. Evidence suggests the trigger mechanism was connected to the shoes of the alleged mastermind, Dr. Umer Un Nabi.
Key Individuals Charged
Dr. Umer Un Nabi, a former assistant professor of medicine at Al-Falah University in Faridabad, is identified as the alleged mastermind. He is now deceased, with his identity as the bomber confirmed through DNA fingerprinting. Charges against him are proposed to be abated. The remaining accused include Aamir Rashid Mir, Jasir Bilal Wani, Dr. Muzamil Shakeel, Dr. Adeel Ahmed Rather, Dr. Shaheen Saeed, Mufti Irfan Ahmad Wagay, Soyab, Dr. Bilal Naseer Malla, and Yasir Ahmad Dar. Notably, Muzammil, also a doctor, conducted multiple reconnaissance missions of the Red Fort in January 2025.
Advanced Weaponry Experiments and Stockpiles
The NIA's probe indicates the module was experimenting with advanced weaponry, including rocket- and drone-mounted IEDs intended to target security establishments across India. Since 2022, the module had collected over 350 kilograms of explosive material, enough to assemble more than 50 high-impact IEDs. Additionally, the accused illegally stockpiled prohibited arms, including AK-47 and Krinkov rifles.
Ongoing Investigations and Legal Charges
Searches conducted at Al-Falah University and various locations in Jammu and Kashmir provided forensic and voice analysis data that solidified the case. Sources indicate that a probe is underway to identify a Turkiye-based handler named Ukasa and trace his associates, including Umer's relative Muzaffar, believed to be in Afghanistan. While 11 people have been arrested in connection with the case, the NIA confirmed that efforts are ongoing to track the remaining suspects. The accused face multiple charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Explosive Substances Act, Arms Act, and Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act.
Role of Jammu and Kashmir Police
The chargesheet acknowledges the instrumental role of the Jammu and Kashmir Police in busting the module. The NIA stated that supplementary chargesheets will be filed in the case as some reports are pending.
