Delhi Blast Linked to Faridabad Terror Module

GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 11th Nov: The Delhi Police have uncovered a direct link between the deadly explosion near the Red Fort that killed ten people and a “white-collar” terror network spread across Jammu & Kashmir and Haryana. According to top officials, the car that exploded was owned by Dr. Umar Mohammad, a doctor from south Kashmir’s Pulwama, who was part of the busted module.

Investigators confirmed that the blast is now being probed as a terror attack under Sections 16 and 18 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and Sections 3 and 4 of the Explosive Substances Act, along with murder and attempt to murder charges.

Sources revealed that Umar panicked after two key module members — Dr. Mujammil Shakeel and Dr. Adil Rather — were arrested and nearly 2,900 kg of suspected explosives were seized in Faridabad. The car, moving from the Red Fort towards central Delhi, exploded near a traffic signal, devastating nearby vehicles.

Police suspect the use of ammonium nitrate, commonly used in fertilizers but also a potent bomb-making substance. “A slow-moving vehicle stopped at a red light, an explosion happened, and nearby vehicles were damaged,” said Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha.

The blast occurred in one of Delhi’s busiest zones, close to the historic Red Fort and Chandni Chowk market. The explosion set off fires in six cars and several auto-rickshaws, with visuals showing mangled remains and pools of blood on the road.

A multi-agency probe has been launched, involving the Delhi Police, J&K Police, NIA, NSG, IB, UP ATS, Haryana Police, Gujarat Police, and forensic experts. J&K Police have detained Tariq from Pulwama, who said the car had changed hands multiple times — from Aamir to Tariq and finally to Umar Mohammad.

The Jaish-e-Muhammad module had been under surveillance for nearly a month before the explosion. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Monday night, “No possibility is being ruled out. All angles, including terror and cross-border involvement, are under probe.” Delhi remains on high alert following the incident.

The terror module, comprising radicalised professionals, was busted after joint raids by J&K and Haryana Police across Srinagar, Anantnag, Ganderbal, Shopian, and Faridabad.

On Sunday, police recovered 350 kg of explosives, 20 timers, assault rifles, and ammunition from a Faridabad house rented by Dr. Mujammil Shakeel. Another raid, 4 km away in Fatehpur Taga village, led to the seizure of 2,563 kg of suspected explosives — all stored over the past three years.

Officials said the “white-collar” operatives were professionals recruited and directed by handlers in Pakistan, supporting terror propaganda, logistics, and attack planning. Authorities believe the Faridabad module was part of a larger terror network targeting India’s major cities.