Post by : Raina
Al-Fahim
An inquiry into the recent explosion at the Red Fort has unveiled a carefully orchestrated six-phase terrorist assault aimed at six distinct sites in Delhi on December 6, coinciding with the anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition. Officials have confirmed that the Hyundai i20 involved in the blast was part of a broader series of attacks planned by a terror cell linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed, based in Pakistan.
A total of 32 vehicles—including a Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Maruti Swift Dzire, Ford EcoSport, and the bomb-laden Hyundai i20—were reportedly being equipped to transport explosives or deliver bombs throughout the city. So far, four cars have been identified, cleverly selected for their age and multiple ownership transfers, making tracking them challenging.
The Brezza was found on the grounds of Al-Falah School of Medical Sciences and is believed to be a hub for the terror group's activities. A Ford EcoSport, with registration number DL10 CK 0458, was left behind in Faridabad alongside a detained suspect, while the Dzire, when confiscated, contained an assault rifle with ammunition.
The Red Fort blast resulted in the deaths of 13 individuals and involved the use of ammonium nitrate fuel oil (ANFO). Preliminary investigations indicate that the explosion was unintentionally triggered by Umar Mohammed, the main suspect, after his accomplices—Adil Ahmad Rather, Mujammil Shakeel, and Shahina Saeed—were captured. Approximately 3,000 kg of explosives and weapons were subsequently recovered from locations in Faridabad and Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir.
According to investigators, Umar Mohammed entered Delhi via the Badarpur border with plans to detonate the Hyundai i20 in the Red Fort parking lot. However, due to the fort's closure for visitors, he improvised, detonating the bomb at a bustling traffic intersection near the metro station. Authorities also disclosed possible plans for a Diwali attack on October 20, which ultimately did not occur.
The investigation, spearheaded by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), revealed a disturbing new tactic—terrorists masquerading as professionals, including doctors, to gain local acceptance and evade scrutiny. The plot was exposed through CCTV footage showing Rather putting up posters supportive of Jaish-e-Mohammed in Nowgam, Jammu & Kashmir. Following this, Rather was arrested in Saharanpur, unveiling further details of the terror cell's operations.
Several associates within this terror cell were students at Al-Falah University, which has categorically condemned their actions and stressed that it has no ties to the suspects beyond their professional interactions, reinforcing its dedication to national security.
This investigation underscores the changing strategies of terrorist organizations, the looming threat of urban serial attacks, and the vital importance of intelligence and law enforcement in thwarting large-scale terrorist endeavors.
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