The Delhi Red Fort blast occurred on the evening of November 10, 2025, involving a powerful explosion in a Hyundai i20 car near the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi. The blast killed at least 13 people and injured around 25 others, damaging multiple vehicles and causing panic in a busy area.
Latest Details of the Red Fort Blast
- The explosion took place at a traffic signal near the Red Fort at around 6:52 pm.
- The suspected vehicle was a white Hyundai i20 parked near the metro station.
- According to investigations, the car was parked inside Al-Falah Medical College campus in Faridabad, Haryana for nearly 11 days before being driven to Delhi on the day of the blast.
- The suspected suicide bomber was Dr. Umar Nabi, a doctor linked to the Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed.
- Investigations revealed that the terror module planned coordinated attacks on prominent Delhi landmarks, including the Red Fort, India Gate, Constitution Club, and others, similar to the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
- The terror module had been preparing approximately 200 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) aimed at Delhi and nearby cities
Post-blast investigations
Investigation revealed that the blast was likely triggered prematurely due to panic among the suspects, especially after the arrest of key members of the terror module earlier that day. The explosives used in the blast were linked to the large cache seized in Faridabad. Police and NIA launched a large-scale search operation to apprehend remaining suspects and dismantle the terror network.
Who were the arrested individuals and their roles in the module?
Here is a detailed table presenting key information on the arrested individuals involved in the Delhi Red Fort blast terror module:
| Name | Age | Education | Family Background | Occupation | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Umar Nabi | ~30 | MBBS from Government Medical College, Srinagar | From Koil, Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir; father detained | Assistant Professor at Al-Falah Medical College, Faridabad; Doctor | Faridabad, Haryana; Pulse in Kashmir roots |
| Dr. Muzammil Shakeel | ~35 | Medical degree (MBBS), Senior Resident at GMC Anantnag | From Pulwama, Kashmir family; brother detained | Senior Doctor/Lecturer at Al-Falah Medical College, Faridabad | Faridabad, Haryana |
| Dr. Adil Ahmad Rather | ~35 | MBBS from Government Medical College, Anantnag | Kashmiri background | Doctor, Operated in UP; Govt Medical College Anantnag alumnus | Uttar Pradesh / Kashmir |
| Dr. Shaheen Shahid | ~35 | Medical graduate (MBBS) | Employed at Al-Falah University; reportedly linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed women’s wing | Doctor and recruiter for terror module | Faridabad, Haryana |
| Azad Suleman Sheikh | NA | NA | NA | Terror module associate | Faridabad, Haryana |
| Mohammad Suhail Khan | NA | NA | NA | Terror module associate | Faridabad, Haryana |
- All four doctors were employed or associated with Al-Falah Medical College/University in Faridabad, Haryana.
- They belonged to families based mainly in Kashmir regions like Pulwama and Anantnag.
- The module was linked to terror outfits Jaish-e-Mohammed and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind.
- Role-wise, Dr. Umar Nabi was identified as the suspected suicide bomber who detonated the bomb.
- Dr. Muzammil Shakeel was the logistical and recruitment head involved in explosives procurement.
- Dr. Adil Ahmad acted as a handler coordinating arms and explosives.
- Dr. Shaheen Shahid led the women’s recruitment wing for JeM.
- Azad Suleman Sheikh and Mohammad Suhail Khan were active module associates under police investigation.
This module was a highly educated terror cell that planned coordinated terror strikes using a large cache of explosives seized in Faridabad before the blast incident in Delhi.
This group is collectively described as a “white-collar” terror module with links to the terror outfits Jaish-e-Mohammed and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, spanning Kashmir, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. They planned coordinated terror attacks including the Red Fort blast and earlier reconnaissance for a strike on January 26
Actions taken by Investigation and Security Agency
- A case was registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Explosives Act, and relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
- The probe uncovered links between the suspects and a terror module based in Faridabad, Haryana, where a massive stash of explosives (ammonium nitrate) was recovered.
- Several suspects, including doctors from Al-Falah University, were detained or taken into custody for questioning.
- High alert was maintained across Delhi and neighboring states, with increased security at sensitive locations.
- Lal Quila Metro Station near the blast site remained closed for security.
- Over 400 cordon and search operations were conducted, interrogating hundreds of individuals linked to banned terror outfits.
- Security tightened at major landmarks nationwide after the blast.
This comprehensive investigation continues with a focus on dismantling the terror module responsible and preventing further attacks in Delhi and surrounding regions.
Central Government Response
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah took stock of the situation, visited injured victims, and Chaired review meetings on the Delhi car blast with the senior officials. Instructed them to hunt down each and every culprit behind this incident. Everyone involved in this act will face the full wrath of our agencies.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the situation and vowed not to spare those behind the blast.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi went to LNJP Hospital and met those injured during the blast in Delhi. Praying for everyone’s quick recovery.
Identified Victims of Delhi Blast Who lost their lives
Here are some of the identified victims of the Delhi Red Fort blast, with available details on their name, age, occupation, and family situation:
| Name | Age | Occupation | Family Background / Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Kumar | 34 | Bus conductor (Delhi Transport Corp.) | Sole earner for a family of 8; cousin Pappu confirmed death |
| Amar Kataria | 35 | Pharmacist (pharmacy owner, Bhagirath Palace, Delhi) | Only son; leaves wife and a 3-year-old son; family found him by tattoo |
| Lokesh Agarwal | Mid-30s | Not specified (friend of Ashok, motorcycle rider) | From Amroha, UP; friend Ashok; family called after tragedy |
| Nauman (Ansari) | 23 | Cosmetic shop owner | From Shamli, UP; supported whole family, including ill brother; father is a mason; friend Aman injured |
| Mohsin | NA | E-rickshaw driver | From Meerut; sole provider for wife and two children; identified by friend Ifthikhar |
| Jumman | NA | Rickshaw driver | Supported differently-abled wife and three children; body found at mortuary (by friend Idris) |
| Dinesh Mishra | NA | Printing press worker | From Shravasti, UP; family lost him in the blast |
| Additional victims* | Various | Shopkeeper, auto drivers, laborers, traders | — |
*Authorities reported that a total of at least 9 to 13 people died. Identities for all have not been released, but at least two women and a number of daily-wage workers, traders and transport workers were among the deceased. Some names (like Amar Kataria or Ashok Kumar) appear in medical/hospital or police records as officially confirmed, while others are mentioned by family testimonies and media reports. The deceased were mostly sole or prime earners for their families, leaving many dependents in distress.
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