Authorities investigating the deadly Red Fort blast in Delhi have so far apprehended or are questioning six doctors allegedly linked to a “white collar” terror module connected with Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Ansar Ghazwat al-Hind. Most of them have ties to Faridabad’s Al Falah Medical College. The blast, which occurred on Monday near the Lal Quila Metro Station, claimed at least 10 lives and injured several others.

Here’s a breakdown of the doctors involved so far:

1. Dr Umar Nabi – A resident of Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, Dr Umar was reportedly driving the white Hyundai i20 car that exploded near the Red Fort. His identity was confirmed through DNA testing with his mother. Authorities believe he may have triggered the blast in panic after his associates were apprehended. Dr Umar was associated with Al Falah Medical College.
2. Dr Adil Ahmad Rather – The first arrest in the operation, Dr Adil hails from Jammu and Kashmir. His interrogation in October led authorities to other suspects in the terror module.
3. Dr Muzamil Ganie – Also linked to Al Falah Medical College, Dr Muzamil was arrested from Faridabad. Police recovered around 3,000 kilograms of ammonium nitrate explosives from two rented properties in his possession.
4. Dr Shaheen Shahid – The owner of an AK-47 found in Muzamil’s possession, Dr Shaheen was detained and brought to Jammu and Kashmir for questioning. She is reportedly associated with the JeM women’s wing, Jamat-ul-Mominaat, and also worked at Al Falah University in Faridabad.
5. Dr Arif – A resident cardiologist in Kanpur, Dr Arif was detained by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) due to his alleged links with Dr Shaheen. Authorities suspect he may have been involved in supporting the JeM women’s wing activities in India.
6. Dr Nisar-ul-Hassan – Formerly employed by Al Falah Medical College, Dr Nisar was dismissed in 2022 under Article 311(2)(C) for “posing a threat to state security.” He allegedly used the Doctors Association of Kashmir, which he headed, to propagate secessionist narratives under Pakistani influence. He has been missing since the day of the blast.

The investigation, which began in October with Dr Adil’s arrest, has so far uncovered two other vehicles linked to the suspects: a red Ford EcoSport and a Maruti Suzuki Brezza. Authorities are continuing their probe into the terror module, which reportedly had significant stockpiles of explosives and plans targeting high-profile locations.

The NIA and other agencies are coordinating closely to trace remaining suspects and dismantle the network fully. The involvement of multiple doctors, many connected with Al Falah institutions, underscores the sophisticated, white-collar nature of the module.