New Delhi, November 12, 2025: The initial investigation into the bomb blast that shook the Red Fort on Monday evening, killing at least ten people and injuring over twenty, has uncovered international links involving the prime suspect, Dr. Umar Un-Nabi, and his associate Dr. Muzammil Shakeel Ganaie. According to police sources, both doctors traveled to Turkey in 2022 in connection with their activities linked to the banned terrorist outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).

The two doctors, who share a long-standing association, hail from the same village in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, and have previously worked at Al-Falah Medical College in Faridabad. Investigators have traced their movements over the years, indicating that the men were operating in coordination and using their professional positions to facilitate their network’s activities.

According to police officials familiar with the investigation, Dr. Umar and Dr. Muzammil were present in key areas around the Red Fort and Chandni Chowk in January, as revealed through call records. This discovery suggests a degree of reconnaissance by the duo well before the blast occurred.

Chain of Events Leading to the Blast

The case came to light when authorities apprehended Dr. Muzammil Ganaie around two weeks ago in connection with radical posters being circulated in the Kashmir Valley. His interrogation revealed links to a broader JeM module operating out of Faridabad, leading to the recovery of nearly 2,900 kilograms of ammonium nitrate and other explosive materials from multiple locations. Dr. Umar, the suspected driver of the i20 that exploded at Red Fort, had evaded arrest in Faridabad and remained at large when the incident took place.

A senior police officer involved in the probe told HT, “We accessed all records and confirmed that both Umar and Muzammil had been at Al-Falah University in Faridabad for three years. In 2022, they visited Turkey together. This was not for any medical conference or professional engagement—they went to meet handlers associated with Jaish-e-Mohammed. The confirmation came after we examined Muzammil’s phone records during interrogation.”

Turkey Visit: International Dimensions

The 2022 Turkey visit has added a significant international angle to the investigation. Authorities are now exploring the possibility that the doctors’ overseas interactions may have provided logistical guidance, operational planning, or technical know-how for executing terror activities in India. Muzammil, during multiple rounds of interrogation by various agencies, reportedly admitted that the trip was coordinated after consulting with JeM handlers.

The police also indicated that the JeM module involving the two doctors had been quietly stockpiling explosives, arms, and ammunition for several years. A senior officer stated, “They had been planning something significant for years. Although the Red Fort blast on Monday was not meticulously executed, the intention of conducting attacks across North India had been longstanding. They exploited resources at their medical college to facilitate these activities, including storing and handling explosives.”

Details of the Red Fort Blast

The blast occurred around 6:50 pm on Monday, when the white Hyundai i20, suspected to be driven by Dr. Umar, slowed near a red light on a busy arterial road adjacent to the Red Fort. The explosion killed at least ten people and injured over twenty, some critically. Charred body parts were found scattered across the vicinity, though interestingly, no crater was formed on the road, indicating the nature and placement of the explosives.

Security agencies confirmed that the module had operated clandestinely for months, coordinating movements and surveillance activities across Delhi and surrounding regions. The recovered ammonium nitrate and other materials suggested that the module possessed both the intent and capability to carry out large-scale attacks.

Investigative and Security Measures

While the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the case, local police continue to conduct raids across Faridabad, Delhi, and adjoining regions to identify more individuals linked to the module. Authorities are examining financial transactions, travel records, communication patterns, and professional affiliations to map the full network.

The investigation has also prompted heightened security measures in the national capital, particularly near high-risk locations such as historical monuments, crowded marketplaces, and strategic traffic points. Alerts have been issued to monitor vehicles and individuals potentially associated with terror modules.

Implications of the Case

The revelation of Dr. Umar and Dr. Muzammil’s visit to Turkey highlights the international dimension of the terror network, underscoring the complexities faced by Indian intelligence and law enforcement agencies in tracking cross-border extremist operations. It also raises questions about the exploitation of professional institutions like medical colleges to conceal radical activities and store hazardous materials.

Officials emphasized that while the Red Fort blast was carried out by a lone individual, the underlying network had been active for years. “This was not a spontaneous act; it was the culmination of careful planning, reconnaissance, and resource accumulation,” said a senior officer involved in the probe.

Investigators are now focused on several key areas: identifying potential overseas collaborators, tracing additional supplies of explosives or weapons, and interrogating remaining suspects connected to the Faridabad JeM module. The NIA is coordinating with central and state intelligence units to ensure that no element of the network remains operational.

Conclusion

The Red Fort car blast has once again highlighted the persistent threat posed by organized terror modules operating within India, leveraging professional positions and international connections to plan attacks. The initial probe revealing Dr. Umar and Dr. Muzammil’s trip to Turkey marks a crucial step in unraveling the broader conspiracy, as authorities work to dismantle the network and prevent further incidents.

With multiple agencies working in coordination, the focus remains on uncovering the full extent of the module’s operations, understanding the international links, and fortifying preventive measures to safeguard public spaces in Delhi and across the country. The case continues to evolve, with investigators combing through digital evidence, forensic findings, and witness accounts to ensure that all perpetrators are brought to justice.