Delhi Red Fort Blast Confirmed as Terror Incident; Plot for Serial Strikes Revealed

Delhi Terror Plot Uncovered

• 💡 A deadly car blast near Delhi's Red Fort on November 10th has been confirmed as a terror incident.
• 🎯 Investigators revealed a plot for serial strikes across India, with eight terrorists planning coordinated blasts in multiple cities.
• 🧩 Terrorists were to move in groups of two, each carrying multiple improvised explosive devices (IEDs) for simultaneous attacks.

The Blast and Its Aftermath

• 🚗 The explosion occurred at a traffic light near the Red Fort, killing at least 12 people and setting nearby vehicles on fire.
• 💥 The device failed to create a crater, and investigators found no shrapnel or projectiles at the site, suggesting a premature detonation.
• 🔍 CCTV footage tracked the explosives-laden car from Faridabad into Delhi, with its route suggesting potential targets before the final detonation.

Suspects and Arrests

• 👨‍⚕️ Dr. Omar Nabi, from Pulwama, is believed to have triggered the explosion, though his identity is pending DNA confirmation.
• 👮 Two key members of the Jaish-e-Mohammed terror module, Dr. Muzil and Dr. Adil, were arrested, and 2,900 kg of suspected explosives were seized in Faridabad.
• 👥 Three of the four suspected terrorists involved, Adil, Muzil, and Shahina, have been arrested; Omar is presumed dead in the blast.

Planned Republic Day Attack

• 🗓️ Suspects had conducted a recce of the Red Fort and planned a major strike on January 26th, India's Republic Day.
• 📍 Their movements, corroborated by mobile tower data and CCTV, suggest they were studying security arrangements and crowd density along the Republic Day parade route.
• ⚠️ The plot was possibly foiled by the bust of a "white collar terror module" in Faridabad.