Delhi Red Fort blast: Focus on how suspects procured huge explosives cache
The Centre transferred the blast case to NIA after links emerged connecting the incident to the Faridabad terror module
The probe into the blast near Delhi’s Red Fort, which killed at least 12 people and injured several others, has been handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday (November 11) transferred the car blast case to the NIA after links emerged connecting the incident to the Faridabad terror module, where a large cache of explosive material was seized, PTI reported.
A high-intensity explosion ripped through a slow-moving car at a traffic signal near the Red Fort metro station on Monday evening, killing at least 12 people and gutting several vehicles, officials said.
Meanwhile, security agencies are focusing on how a sophisticated "white-collar" terror module managed to acquire and store a huge quantity of explosives, including ammonium nitrate, the substance suspected to have been used in Monday's deadly blast.
The attack has once again highlighted the ease with which restricted chemicals can be weaponised, with officials trying to trace the logistics and procurement network of the recently busted inter-state terror cell. Ammonium nitrate is a dual-use chemical, widely valued as a popular nitrogen fertiliser and used extensively in the construction sector for controlled blasting in stone quarries. (Scroll down and read all details)
NIA takes over the probe
This is a clear indication that the blast, which has so far claimed 12 lives, is being considered by the government as an act of terror, as the NIA is mandated to probe terror cases only. "The blast case has been handed over to the NIA," a source told PTI.
The decision came hours after Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the security situation in the national capital and other parts of the country following the blast.
Shah has called another security review meeting on Tuesday afternoon. He has said top investigating agencies are probing the blast and they will go in-depth into the incident.
The blast took place in a slow-moving car at a traffic signal near the Red Fort metro station on Monday evening, killing at least 12 people and gutting several vehicles.
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After the blast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also took stock of the situation and expressed condolences over the deaths. No terror outfit has so far claimed responsibility for the attack.
The police are scanning CCTV footage to determine the route of the vehicle before the blast occurred. They are questioning locals and asking eyewitnesses to share information about any suspicious activity in the lead-up to the incident.
Mobile dump data is being gathered, and dossiers of suspected terrorists are being scanned.
According to a fire department official, six cars, two e-rickshaws and one autorickshaw were gutted in the fire.
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- 11 Nov 2025 4:17 PM IST
President Murmu calls Amit Shah from Angola to enquire about Delhi car blast
President Droupadi Murmu spoke to Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the phone from Angola on Tuesday (November 11) and enquired about a blast that took place near the Red Fort here.
The president is currently on an official visit to Angola and Botswana.
Murmu spoke to Shah over the phone from Angola and enquired about the blast that took place near the iconic Red Fort on Monday evening, according to a PTI report, citing sources.
The president has conveyed "heartfelt condolences" to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives in the incident.
The blast took place in a slow-moving car at a traffic signal near the Red Fort metro station on Monday evening, killing at least 12 people and gutting several vehicles.
- 11 Nov 2025 4:12 PM IST
Red Fort blast: DNA test to confirm the identity of suspected car driver
Police on Tuesday (November 11) took the mother of the man who was suspected to be driving the car that exploded near the Red Fort for a DNA test in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.
"We have taken the mother of the suspect to collect DNA samples in order to match with the parts found at the scene of the blast," an official in Srinagar told PTI.
Dr Umar Nabi was allegedly driving the Hyundai i20 car that was used in the blast near the parking area of the Red Fort Metro Station on Monday, killing at least 12 people. He hails from Koil village in Pulwama, they said.
- 11 Nov 2025 4:06 PM IST
Delhi car blast: UP trader’s search ends in grief as nephew found dead
A trade trip from Uttar Pradesh to Delhi turned into a nightmare for Mehboob when he lost contact with his nephews, Aman Ansari and Noman Ansari, after the bomb blast in Delhi on the evening of November 10.
Following the attack, Mehboob frantically looked for his nephews, Aman and Noman, youths in their early 20s, throughout the evening. “We were in Old Delhi for shopping. The blast occurred, and everybody ran,” Mehboob recounted.
Mehboob said he finally got news about his nephews when he got through to Aman over phone. While Aman told him that he was injured and in LNJP hospital, his other nephew, Noman, was not reachable.
- 11 Nov 2025 4:04 PM IST
Delhi blast: Abhishek Banerjee hits out at home ministry for ‘grave lapses’
Senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee slammed the Ministry of Home Affairs for the "grave lapses", in internal security, that led to the Delhi blast on the evening of November 10. At least 12 people are feared dead after a powerful explosion ripped through a slow-moving car at a traffic signal near the Red Fort metro station on Monday evening.
While addressing the security concerns of the Delhi-National Capital Region, he slammed Union home ministry for lapses in internal security and demanded an impartial, time-bound investigation into the matter.
- 11 Nov 2025 4:03 PM IST
Red Fort blast probed as terror attack, Kashmir doctors under lens
The probe into the deadly bomb blast on Monday (November 11) near Delhi's Red Fort, which killed 12 people and injured several others, is moving towards the terror angle.
The intelligence sources are linking yesterday’s arrest of a doctor from Kashmir, who was working at Al Falah hospital in Faridabad, to the car explosion in Delhi.
Intelligence and police sources believe the investigations are moving in that direction after connecting dots based on arrests, detentions and information received from Pulwama, Saharanpur and Faridabad.
The Delhi police has already registered a case under UAPA, anti-terror law, and Explosives Substances Act confirming that the blast incident is being taken as full-fledged terror attack, which has retuned to Delhi nearly after a decade-and-a-half.
- 11 Nov 2025 3:58 PM IST
Delhi airport issues advisory to passengers after Red Fort blast
Delhi airport issues advisory to passengers after Red Fort blast, stating that due to the prevailing security situation in Delhi, security measures at Delhi Airport have been strengthened and the security screening process may take longer than usual.
"We advise all passengers to plan their journey accordingly and arrive at the airport well in advance to avoid any last-minute hassle. Rest assured, all our teams and stakeholders are working in close coordination with security agencies to minimise inconvenience and ensure a safe and smooth travel experience for everyone," the advisory read.
- 11 Nov 2025 3:53 PM IST
Delhi Red Fort car blast: The story so far
As of 3.50 pm on Tuesday, 12 people have died due to the blast that occured near the Red Fort metro station in Delhi last evening.
The Delhi Police registered an FIR under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Explosives Act in connection with the blast. Raids are being conducted at multiple locations by the Delhi Police. The NIA has taken over the probe, suggesting the investigation is moving toward the terror angle.
The national capital has been placed on high alert with strict vigil being maintained at the airport, railway stations and bus terminals.
Twenty people, including two women, were injured in the blast that took place on a busy evening when the area was milling with people. The injured were taken to the LNJP Hospital, a few kilometres away. Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha, who inspected the blast site, said the blast happened at 6.52 pm.
Witnesses said that the explosion was deafening and they were unable to hear anything clearly after several minutes. It shattered the window panes of vehicles parked several metres away and the glass panels of the Red Fort metro station.
Faridabad link?
The blast in Delhi occurred hours after the recovery of around 360 kg of suspected ammonium nitrate and a cache of arms and ammunition from a Kashmiri doctor's rented accommodation in Faridabad, bordering Delhi.
The Haryana Police, in coordination with their Jammu and Kashmir counterparts, arrested Dr Muzammil Ganaie from Faridabad's Dhauj area.
The Forensic Science Laboratory is inspecting if ammonium nitrate has been used in the blast which will confirm its link to the Faridabad module. No smell of RDX was detected at the spot and all angles are being probed. The bomb disposal team will also be checking the blast site for detonators and any bomb making material.
- 11 Nov 2025 3:47 PM IST
BJP’s Rajeev Chandrasekhar condemns Delhi blast, cautions political parties aiding radicalisation
BJP Kerala State President Rajeev Chandrasekhar condemned the Delhi car blast, calling it an act of terror against India and innocent civilians as it occurred in a crowded area. He warned that those responsible would face consequences and said the incident carried a broader message for political parties that pander to radical elements and contribute to youth radicalisation. Chandrasekhar cautioned against political alliances with extremist groups such as Jamaat-e-Islami and SDPI, and criticised leaders who, he alleged, allow organisations like Hamas to spread radical ideology. He urged vigilance to ensure that India’s progress and development are not undermined by forces that use terror and violence to destabilise the nation.
- 11 Nov 2025 3:40 PM IST
AAP’s Saurabh Bharadwaj visits LNJP Hospital, urges govt to aid Red fort blast victims
AAP Delhi President Saurabh Bharadwaj visited the injured at Lok Nayak Jay Prakash Narayan (LNJP) Hospital following the Delhi blast. He criticised the government, saying sympathy holds no meaning if it cannot even provide ambulances for families to collect the bodies of their loved ones. Bharadwaj said it was disheartening that while the Home Minister and Chief Minister had visited the hospital, claiming everything was under control, stating that the families of the deceased were being asked to arrange their own ambulances. Calling the situation heartbreaking and unacceptable, he urged the government to take responsibility and ensure proper support for the victims’ families. He added that AAP leaders met the injured, spoke with doctors, and prayed for their speedy recovery, noting that the government itself has often described such terror attacks as acts of war.
- 11 Nov 2025 3:34 PM IST
Israeli FM expresses condolences over Delhi blast, says Israel stands with India
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar extended Israel’s deepest condolences to the people of India, particularly to the families of those killed in the Delhi blast. He wished a speedy recovery to those injured and reaffirmed that Israel stands with India in its fight against terrorism.
