Delhi Red Fort Metro Blast Linked to Faridabad Terror Module

A deadly blast near Delhi’s Red Fort Metro station, causing nine deaths, is suspected to be linked to a Faridabad-based terror module. Authorities recovered 2,900 kg of explosive materials including ammonium nitrate and arrested eight suspects, including three doctors.

New Delhi: An explosion occurred near Delhi's Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening, killing nine people. According to initial reports, the blast appears to be linked to a Faridabad-based terrorist module.

Authorities suspect that ammonium nitrate was used. Faridabad police recently seized 2,900 kg of explosives, including ammonium nitrate, potassium nitrate, and sulfur.

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Car and Explosives Used in the Blast

According to sources, the blast near the Red Fort Metro Station occurred in a Hyundai i20 car. The car had a Haryana registration number and was allegedly driven by Umar Mohammad, a Pulwama resident.

Several people were inside the car, and other vehicles were also affected. Initial investigations revealed that ammonium nitrate, fuel oil, and detonators may have been used. CCTV footage showed a masked man driving the car.

The Accused and the Terrorist Module

The investigation also revealed that Umar Mohammad was part of the Faridabad module of Jaish-e-Mohammed. He reportedly detonated the bomb out of fear when his fellow doctors were caught.

Tariq, a resident of Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, allegedly provided the car to Umar. Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha stated that the blast occurred at approximately 6:52 p.m.

Explosive Material Recovered from Faridabad

Police recovered 2,900 kg of explosive material from a rented house in Faridabad. This included 360 kg of inflammable material and materials such as ammonium nitrate, potassium nitrate, and sulfur.

This arrest and seizure has exposed the terrorist network of Jaish-e-Mohammed and Ansar Ghazwatul Hind, spread across Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. On Monday, eight people, including three doctors, were arrested from various parts of the country.

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This blast has made it clear that a terrorist module from Faridabad was planning a large-scale attack in the capital, Delhi. Initial investigations revealed that ammonium nitrate and other explosive materials were used. The police investigation is ongoing, and a final report is awaited.