NEW DELHI: Investigation into the Red Fort blast case has led to a range of clues, involving “white-collar terror module”, a missing “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.
A missing red car
The Delhi Police issued a lookout notice for a red Ford EcoSport car suspected to be linked to the blast case, PTI reported citing officials.The alert was issued 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 have been dispatched to trace the vehicle, while police in neighbouring Uttar Pradesh and Haryana have been 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. Go to Source
