Delhi Red Fort blast: Cabinet condemns 'heinous terror attack', vows to bring perpetrators to justice

Security has been heightened on NH-44 in the aftermath of the car bomb blast.

At a cabinet briefing, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, “The Cabinet directs that the investigation into the incident (Delhi blast) be pursued with the utmost urgency and professionalism so that the perpetrators, their collaborators, and their sponsors are identified and brought to justice without delay. The situation continues to be closely monitored at the highest levels of the Government. The Cabinet reaffirms the Government's steadfast resolve to safeguard the lives and well-being of all Indians, consistent with its enduring commitment to national security and the safety of every citizen.”

"Union Cabinet reiterates unwavering commitment to policy of zero tolerance to terrorism in all forms and manifestations," said Ashwini Vaishnaw.

I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw addressing the cabinet breifing said, "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...."

In its cabinet breifiing on Delhi blast case, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said it "condemns heinous terror attack" that took place in Delhi on Monday. 

The meeting reportedly addressed security arrangements and the capture of individuals linked to the network. After the CCS session concluded, the Cabinet meeting took place.

The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting has concluded at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg. 

Suspect Red EcoSport (DL 10 CK 0458) linked to Delhi blast found by Faridabad police near Khandawali village,

In the ongoing investigation of the Delhi blast case, the ATS has recovered electronic devices and weapons from the house of Parvez, who is the brother of arrested woman doctor Shaheen Shahid. 

All police stations, police posts, and border checkpoints in Delhi have been alerted to look out and search for a red colour Ford Eco Sport car, following investigation which revealed that the suspects had another car in addition to the  Hyundai i20. Five Delhi Police teams are searching for the car. The police in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana have also been alerted about the red car: Delhi Police

The Prime Minister is expected to visit the LNJP Hospital to meet those injured in the bomb blast at Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station on November 10. He is also set to hold a Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meet today in the evening. 

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) likely to interrogate Zubair - an alleged Al-Qaeda operative who was recently arrested from Pune. Sources said that Zubair, an engineer by profession, was employed at a major IT company in Pune before his arrest. According to officials, Zubair is accused of recruiting individuals for the Al-Qaeda network in India. Investigators suspect that he may have links with the module involved in the Delhi blast and are examining possible communication or coordination between them. The ATS and Delhi Police’s Special Cell are likely to conduct joint questioning to trace his role in the wider terror network.

(Inputs from Sachin Choudhary)

In a major development in the ongoing Delhi car blast investigation, sources have revealed that accused Umar Mohammad and Muzammil Shakeel had travelled to Turkey prior to the incident. During their visit, both reportedly met a handler associated with the banned terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). According to officials, the duo's passports carry immigration stamps confirming their travel to Turkey. Investigators believe this meeting played a key role in shaping the group’s plans and establishing international terror links. The agencies are now probing the purpose of their visit and the nature of their interaction with the JeM handler.

(Inputs from Atul Bhatia) 

According to sources, a startling revelation has come to light during the forensic examination of Mujammil’s mobile phone. Investigating agencies have reportedly found multiple WhatsApp groups on his device, raising fresh suspicions about the network connected to the ongoing case. Officials revealed that soon after Mujammil's arrest, several individuals abruptly exited these groups, prompting agencies to dig deeper into their identities and possible roles in the suspected module.

Fresh CCTV footage has given investigators a clearer picture of the movements of Dr Umar - the main accused in the Delhi car blast case. On November 10, Umar was seen arriving at the Red Fort parking area in a white i20 car at 3:19 pm, according to CCTV timestamps verified by authorities. The footage shows Umar remaining inside the parked car for nearly three hours near the Red Fort parking complex. Officials confirm that the timing aligns with the sequence earlier established in the probe, suggesting that the vehicle’s positioning at the site was deliberate and planned.

Investigators had previously mapped Umar’s route and activities on the day of the explosion. The newly retrieved footage now strengthens that timeline, confirming that the i20 car was stationed at the Red Fort parking lot from 3:19 PM on November 10. Security officials believe Umar may have been waiting for instructions or monitoring the surroundings before the explosion occurred later that evening. The car's prolonged stay at such a sensitive location has become a crucial piece of evidence for agencies probing the blast.

In a major revelation, sources have indicated that the terror module linked to the Delhi car blast had larger plans to target religious sites in Uttar Pradesh, particularly Ayodhya and Varanasi. The group allegedly intended to carry out a major explosion in Ayodhya, where a sleeper cell had already been activated by Dr Shaheen  Shahid - one of the arrested accused.

(Input from Vishal Singh)

Al-Falah University and its 76-acre sprawling campus the Muslim-dominated Dhauj village in Haryana's Faridabad district has come under the scanner following the arrest of three doctors in connection with the "white-collar terror module" and the high-intensity explosion near Delhi's Red Fort.

Muzammil's room at Al-Falah University has been sealed. His laptop and ID have been confiscated, and the Crime Branch is speaking with the lab technician. Muzammil had made a two-month advance payment. He made an advance payment on the first day and returned two days later, storing explosives and other items. He requested the back room, or an inside room, to avoid being noticed.

Muzammil had not previously provided his ID. No one came to meet Muzammil here in the initial days. A few days later, some people came with him. No one knows who they were. He told them that these people lived inside the university.

Investigation of Muzammil's phone, arrested in the Jaish terror module, has revealed a major revelation. Investigative agencies have learned that he visited Delhi several times this year. Investigative agencies have recovered photographs of several locations in Delhi from his phone. Agencies believe that his visit to Delhi was part of his planning. Now, they are investigating who he met in Delhi.

(Input: Kumar Sonu)

In the ongoing investigation into the Delhi blast, CCTV footage has revealed that the i20 car involved in the explosion was parked for nearly 30 to 40 minutes on Aruna Asif Ali Road before the blast occurred. During this time, Umar, the suspected driver, was seen sitting alone inside the vehicle. According to sources, Umar had switched off his mobile phone on October 31, with its last tracked location being Faridabad’s Al Falah University. So far, no footage from the CCTV recordings or route mapping shows Umar using his mobile phone during the journey.

This has raised a critical question for investigators: Was the entire plan premeditated, with Umar deliberately deciding to travel to Red Fort without a phone to avoid detection? Or did he possibly use a second SIM card and phone that was destroyed in the blast? All possible angles are currently being examined as agencies continue to piece together the sequence of events leading up to the deadly explosion.

(Input from Kumar Sonu)

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday detained a preacher from Mewat in Haryana in connection with the 'white collar' terror module operating from a university in Faridabad, officials said. Maulvi Ishtiyaq, who has been brought to Srinagar, was staying in a rented house within the Al Falah university complex in Faridabad. It was from his home that police had recovered more than 2,500 kg of ammonium nitrate, potassium chlorate and sulphur, the officials said. He is likely to be placed under arrest. 

Authorities have confirmed the identities of eight victims at the mortuary of Maulana Azad Medical College. All identified bodies have been handed over to their respective families. Out of the total 12 people who lost their lives in the tragic incident, identification of a few bodies is still underway.

Here's the list of identified victims:

• Amar Kataria (35)
• Ashok Kumar (34)
• Mohsin Malik (35)
• Dinesh Kumar Mishra (35)
• Lokesh Kumar Agarwal (52)
• Pankaj Saini (23)
• Mohammad Nauman (19)
• Mohammad Jummaan (35)

In a major breakthrough in the Delhi blast investigation, interrogation of Dr Muzammil has led to big revelations. According to probe agencies, Dr Muzammil and Dr Umar had conducted a recce of the Red Fort in the first week of January this year. Crucial information was retrieved from Dr. Muzammil’s phone dump data, confirming their movements and plans, as per sources. During questioning, investigators also learned that the group had planned to target the Red Fort on this year's Republic Day as part of a larger conspiracy. Additionally, they were reportedly plotting another attack at a crowded location during the Diwali festivities. Security agencies are now verifying digital evidence and tracking possible associates involved in the planning of the attacks.

(Input from Kumar Sonu)

According to sources at Delhi's Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital, post-mortem examinations conducted so far have not revealed any splinter injuries or traces of traditional explosives on the recovered bodies. Forensic experts from a city college reported signs of blast wave damage in the lungs, ears and abdomen of some victims, indicating that the explosion occurred at very close range. Preliminary investigations suggest that a new or modified type of explosive material might have been used in the blast. Agencies are currently working to identify the exact nature and source of the explosive. Chemical analysis of the samples is underway at the forensic laboratory. Most of the injuries were concentrated on the upper body, head and chest.

(Input from Anamika Guar)

Investigators probing the blast have recovered over 40 samples from the site, including two live cartridges and traces of two different types of explosives, officials confirmed. The samples were collected by the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team for detailed examination. Experts are analysing the material evidence to determine the nature and origin of the explosives used in the incident, as security agencies continue to tighten surveillance around the area.

A meeting has been scheduled at the Prime Minister's residence at 5:30 pm to review the situation. During the ongoing investigation, the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team recovered two live cartridges from the spot. Security agencies are analysing the findings as part of the broader probe into the incident.

Fresh visuals have surfaced from the blast site near Red Fort as investigation teams continue their on-ground assessment. According to preliminary findings, the explosion may have been "accidentally triggered" while a hastily assembled explosive device was being transported. Sources indicate that the blast could be linked to the recent busting of an inter-state terror module. Security agencies, including the NIA and Delhi Police's Special Cell, are examining the possibility of a wider network involved in the incident.

Visuals have emerged from outside Delhi's Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital, where several people injured in the blast have been admitted. As per the information, medical teams are providing urgent treatment to the victims as security has been tightened around the hospital premises. Authorities have confirmed that the condition of some of the injured remains critical, while doctors continue to monitor all patients closely.

Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) MLA Tarvinder Singh Marwah held a candle march in Delhi, showing his solidarity with the victims of the Delhi car blast that happened on Monday evening. The incident claimed 12 lives, leaving several injured. In a show of solidarity with the victims of the Delhi car blast, the Traders and Beopar Mandal Association of Sonamarg of Jammu and Kashmir organised a candle march. The protest was held to condemn the tragic incident that claimed several lives.

A team from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrived at the site of the blast that occurred near Red Fort in the national capital. The central agency has taken charge of the investigation into the explosion which took place on Monday evening. Security personnel have cordoned off the area as forensic experts and NIA officials examine the scene for evidence to determine the cause and motive behind the incident.

(Inputs from Kumar Sonu)

Security has been heightened at Ghazipur Border in Delhi-NCR. All the vehicles are being checked. 

Prominent Muslim bodies voiced concern over the incident, flagging security lapses and urged the government to conduct a comprehensive, unbiased and multi-dimensional investigation into the incident. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board expressed profound grief and sorrow over the blast. The board conveyed heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and prayed for a swift recovery of the injured, according to a statement issued by it. Board president Maulana Khalid Saifullah Rahmani expressed serious concern over the explosion that occurred in close proximity to the historic Red Fort in the national capital.

The powerful explosion near Red Fort not only shattered Delhi's calm but also tore through homes hundreds of kilometres away, where families are now struggling to come to terms with the sudden loss of their loved ones. From the quiet lanes of Shravasti and Deoria to the bustling streets of Meerut, Amroha and Shamli, the victims of the deadly car blast were everyday people – drivers of taxi and e-rickshaw, cosmetic store owners, DTC bus conductors, and all working to support their families, their dreams for better lives.

Among the victims was 32-year-old Dinesh Mishra of Ganeshpur village in Shravasti district, who had been working at a printing press in Delhi’s Chawri Bazar to support his wife and three children. His father, Bhure Mishra, recalled the time Dinesh came home for Diwali. "He was a hardworking man. He wanted to give his children a good education. We still can't believe he is gone," Bhure said, his voice breaking as neighbours gathered to console the family.

(PTI inputs)

Findings of the initial probe into the blast near the Red Fort suggest it may have been “accidentally triggered” while a hastily assembled explosive device was being transported, following the busting of an inter-state terror module, officials said. Investigators have zeroed in on a Pulwama-based doctor, Umar Nabi, who was driving the car used in the explosion and had alleged links to the terror module busted with the recovery of explosives mainly from neighbouring Faridabad in Haryana. On Tuesday, the Jammu and Kashmir Police took a DNA sample from Nabi’s mother to establish the relation.