NEW DELHI: The Centre declared the Red Fort blast a "terrorist incident", directing an urgent probe into the incident without any delay.
Investigation into the blast case has led to a range of clues, involving " white-collar terror module ", a "red Ford EcoSport car" and Faridabad’s Al Falah university.
A powerful blast in an explosive-laden Hyundai i20 car on Monday evening near Delhi’s Red Fort metro station killed 12 people and injured several others.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the victims of the blast on Wednesday and vowed to bring the perpetrators of the attack to justice.
"Went to LNJP Hospital and met those injured during the blast in Delhi. Praying for everyone’s quick recovery. Those behind the conspiracy will be brought to justice!" he said in a post on X.
'Terrorist incident'
The central government declared the blast a "terrorist incident" and directed the probe into the act to be "pursued with utmost urgency and professionalism".
"The country has witnessed a heinous terrorist incident perpetrated by anti-national forces through a car explosion near Red Fort on 10th November...The Cabinet directs that the investigation into the incident be pursued with utmost urgency and professionalism, so that the perpetrators, their collaborators and their sponsors are identified adn brought to justice without delay....," Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said reading out the resolution passed by the Cabinet.
The Delhi Police found the red Ford EcoSport car suspected to be linked to the prime suspect, Dr Umar Un Nabi, in the blast case. It was found parked near Khandawali village, ANI reported citing police spokesperson.
Earlier, a lookout notice was issued for the car after investigators found that additional suspects linked to the Hyundai i20 used in the blast were also in possession of another red car.
At least five Delhi Police teams were dispatched to trace the vehicle, while police in neighbouring Uttar Pradesh and Haryana were also put on alert to step up vigilance and aid in the search operation.
'White-collar terror module' and university link
The suspected driver of the Hyundai i20 car, Dr Mohammad Umar Nabi from Pulwama, was an assistant professor at Al-Falah University. Moreover, Dr Muzammil Ganaie and Dr Shaheen Sayeed, both affiliated with Al-Falah University, were arrested in connection with the Delhi blast that claimed 12 lives.
The explosion occurred just hours after authorities arrested eight people, including three university doctors, and seized 2,900 kg of explosives, exposing a “white-collar terror module” linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind operating across Kashmir, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.
The university, however, distanced itself from the incident denying any connection with the doctors "apart from them being working in their official capacities with the University".
"We have also learnt that two of our doctors have been detained by the investigating agencies. We wish to make it clear that the University has no connection with the said persons apart from them being working in their official capacities with the University," PTI quoted a statement by university vice chancellor Bhupinder Kaur Anand saying.
"It is hereby clarified that no such chemical or material, as is being alleged by certain platforms, is being used, stored, or handled within the University premises.The University laboratories are used solely and exclusively for the academic and training requirements of MBBS students and other authorised courses. Every laboratory activity is carried out in strict adherence to established safety protocols, statutory norms, and ethical standards mandated by the regulatory authorities," it said.
Hyundai car dealer detained
Delhi Police’s special cell detained Amit, a Faridabad-based car dealer and owner of Royal Car Plaza, in connection with the blast. Investigators, according to PTI sources, said that Amit helped arrange the sale of the Hyundai i20 used in Monday’s explosion, which killed 12 people and injured several others.
"Amit is being questioned. Police are trying to trace the entire chain of the vehicle's ownership and determine how it reached the suspect's hands. We are verifying who brought the car to Amit's showroom and through whom Dr Umar Nabi came in contact with him," PTI quoted sources saying.
Delhi Police have detained nearly a dozen individuals linked, either directly or indirectly, to those already arrested. This marks the first group of suspects taken into custody following the attack, ANI cited police sources saying.
Raids at 500 locations linked to banned outfits including JeI
Police intensified their crackdown on the terror network in Kashmir, conducting raids at around 500 locations linked to terrorist associates and banned groups, including Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), PTI reported citing police officials.
Acting on intelligence about JeI-linked elements attempting to revive activities under new fronts, searches were carried out across all 10 districts of the Kashmir Valley at the homes and premises of JeI members and their associates.
Investigation into the blast case has led to a range of clues, involving " white-collar terror module ", a "red Ford EcoSport car" and Faridabad’s Al Falah university.
A powerful blast in an explosive-laden Hyundai i20 car on Monday evening near Delhi’s Red Fort metro station killed 12 people and injured several others.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the victims of the blast on Wednesday and vowed to bring the perpetrators of the attack to justice.
"Went to LNJP Hospital and met those injured during the blast in Delhi. Praying for everyone’s quick recovery. Those behind the conspiracy will be brought to justice!" he said in a post on X.
Went to LNJP Hospital and met those injured during the blast in Delhi. Praying for everyone’s quick recovery.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 12, 2025
Those behind the conspiracy will be brought to justice! pic.twitter.com/HfgKs8yeVp
'Terrorist incident'
The central government declared the blast a "terrorist incident" and directed the probe into the act to be "pursued with utmost urgency and professionalism".
"The country has witnessed a heinous terrorist incident perpetrated by anti-national forces through a car explosion near Red Fort on 10th November...The Cabinet directs that the investigation into the incident be pursued with utmost urgency and professionalism, so that the perpetrators, their collaborators and their sponsors are identified adn brought to justice without delay....," Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said reading out the resolution passed by the Cabinet.
Red car found#WATCH | Union Cabinet today passed a resolution condemning the November 10 Delhi terror incident and paid its respects to the victims
— ANI (@ANI) November 12, 2025
"The country has witnessed a heinous terrorist incident perpetrated by anti-national forces through a car explosion near Red Fort on 10th… pic.twitter.com/Rs31CldHzH
The Delhi Police found the red Ford EcoSport car suspected to be linked to the prime suspect, Dr Umar Un Nabi, in the blast case. It was found parked near Khandawali village, ANI reported citing police spokesperson.
Earlier, a lookout notice was issued for the car after investigators found that additional suspects linked to the Hyundai i20 used in the blast were also in possession of another red car.
At least five Delhi Police teams were dispatched to trace the vehicle, while police in neighbouring Uttar Pradesh and Haryana were also put on alert to step up vigilance and aid in the search operation.
'White-collar terror module' and university link
The suspected driver of the Hyundai i20 car, Dr Mohammad Umar Nabi from Pulwama, was an assistant professor at Al-Falah University. Moreover, Dr Muzammil Ganaie and Dr Shaheen Sayeed, both affiliated with Al-Falah University, were arrested in connection with the Delhi blast that claimed 12 lives.
The explosion occurred just hours after authorities arrested eight people, including three university doctors, and seized 2,900 kg of explosives, exposing a “white-collar terror module” linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind operating across Kashmir, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.
The university, however, distanced itself from the incident denying any connection with the doctors "apart from them being working in their official capacities with the University".
"We have also learnt that two of our doctors have been detained by the investigating agencies. We wish to make it clear that the University has no connection with the said persons apart from them being working in their official capacities with the University," PTI quoted a statement by university vice chancellor Bhupinder Kaur Anand saying.
"It is hereby clarified that no such chemical or material, as is being alleged by certain platforms, is being used, stored, or handled within the University premises.The University laboratories are used solely and exclusively for the academic and training requirements of MBBS students and other authorised courses. Every laboratory activity is carried out in strict adherence to established safety protocols, statutory norms, and ethical standards mandated by the regulatory authorities," it said.
Hyundai car dealer detained
Delhi Police’s special cell detained Amit, a Faridabad-based car dealer and owner of Royal Car Plaza, in connection with the blast. Investigators, according to PTI sources, said that Amit helped arrange the sale of the Hyundai i20 used in Monday’s explosion, which killed 12 people and injured several others.
"Amit is being questioned. Police are trying to trace the entire chain of the vehicle's ownership and determine how it reached the suspect's hands. We are verifying who brought the car to Amit's showroom and through whom Dr Umar Nabi came in contact with him," PTI quoted sources saying.
Delhi Police have detained nearly a dozen individuals linked, either directly or indirectly, to those already arrested. This marks the first group of suspects taken into custody following the attack, ANI cited police sources saying.
Raids at 500 locations linked to banned outfits including JeI
Police intensified their crackdown on the terror network in Kashmir, conducting raids at around 500 locations linked to terrorist associates and banned groups, including Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), PTI reported citing police officials.
Acting on intelligence about JeI-linked elements attempting to revive activities under new fronts, searches were carried out across all 10 districts of the Kashmir Valley at the homes and premises of JeI members and their associates.
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