Red Fort Blast: Forensic evidence confirms Umar Nabi was driving the i20 car; Details inside…

The car was almost destroyed in the explosion. Only some parts of the front bonnet, a tyre, and a section of the gear lever remained. The proof that Umar Nabi drove the car, was confirmed after the remains test was matched with Umar’s mother.

Post Published By: Sona Saini
Updated : 16 November 2025, 11:59 AM IST
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New Delhi: Forensic analysis has confirmed that Umar Nabi was driving the i20 car that exploded near the Red Fort in Delhi on 10 November. Investigators established this after identifying a charred section of a leg found near the accelerator, along with a black sports shoe discovered beside the wreckage.

Twelve people were killed and many others wounded after the Hyundai i20 exploded near the Red Fort.

The car was almost entirely destroyed in the explosion. Only some parts of the front bonnet, a tyre, and a section of the gear lever remained.

The proof that Umar Nabi was driving the car, was confirmed after the remains test was matched with Umar’s mother. The tests were conducted at AIIMS on Wednesday.

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Location : 
  • New Delhi

Published : 
  • 16 November 2025, 11:59 AM IST