Red Fort Blast: Delhi Police have intensified investigation into Monday’s Red Fort blast that killed nine and injured 20, examining extensive CCTV footage and conducting overnight hotel raids that led to detention of four individuals, while 13 suspects face questioning.
Red Fort Blast CCTV Analysis
Police officials confirmed footage from multiple routes—spanning Badarpur Border in South East Delhi to Sunehri Masjid parking near Red Fort, and from Outer Ring Road to Kashmere Gate and the Red Fort stretch—has been thoroughly examined. Nearly 200 police personnel were deployed to trace movements captured on surveillance cameras.
Based on CCTV analysis, approximately 13 individuals have come under suspicion and are being questioned regarding the explosion.
Hotel Search Operations
Delhi Police conducted overnight searches in several hotels across Central Delhi’s Paharganj, Daryaganj, and neighboring localities. Hotel registers were checked to trace recent check-ins and possible incident links. Four individuals reportedly drew suspicion during inspection and have been detained for questioning.
Red Fort Blast Blast Details
The explosion occurred around 6:52 PM Monday near Red Fort Metro Station, involving a Hyundai i20 car with Haryana registration.
Central Suspect Profile
Dr. Umar Mohammad, member of a radical doctors group with links to Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed, is at the investigation’s center. Born in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama on February 24, 1989, Umar was a doctor at Al Falah Medical College in Faridabad.
He was allegedly a close aide of Adeel Ahmad Rather and Mujammil Shakil, two doctors arrested Monday for involvement in the “white collar” terror module.
Vehicle Movement Timeline
According to CCTV videos and images, Umar drove the car from Badarpur near Faridabad to Delhi. He parked in a lot near Red Fort for over three hours, entering at 3:19 PM and leaving around 6:30 PM. Sources stated Umar did not leave the vehicle during this period.
Investigation Status
The investigation of Red Fort Blast continues under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, with reports suggesting the National Investigation Agency may assume control. Union Home Minister Amit Shah confirmed security agencies are probing all angles.
The case has highlighted what Jammu and Kashmir police describe as a “white collar terror ecosystem” using professional networks for recruitment, funding, and logistics under the guise of charitable causes.
