A massive car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort on November 10, 2025, left the nation in shock. What first appeared as an accident soon unraveled into a larger terror plot involving educated professionals and interstate networks. Over three days, investigators pieced together evidence exposing a “white-collar” terror module.
November 10, 2025 – Big Trouble Near Red Fort
- A white Hyundai i20 exploded near Gate No.1, Red Fort Metro Station, around 6:52 PM.
- 8 people died and over 20 were injured as flames engulfed nearby vehicles.
- Blast shook Old Delhi’s bustling area, sparking panic and heavy police deployment.
- Forensic teams recovered explosive residues and car fragments from the scene.
- Police suspected a deliberate attack due to the nature and timing of the explosion.
November 11, 2025 – Investigation Begins and Early Suspects
- CCTV footage revealed the car entered Delhi in the morning and was parked for hours before the blast.
- The vehicle was traced back to Faridabad, suggesting an interstate operation.
- Forensic analysis confirmed use of high-grade explosives.
- The Home Ministry, led by Amit Shah, convened a security meeting and ordered an NIA probe.
- Nationwide alerts were issued across major cities and transport hubs.
- Intelligence agencies began linking the case to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) networks.
November 12, 2025 – Terror Network Connections Revealed
- The NIA officially took charge of the investigation under the UAPA.
- Two doctors, Dr Muzammil Ahmad Ganai and Dr Umar U Nabi, were detained for suspected involvement.
- Raids in Faridabad and Lucknow led to the arrest of Dr Shaheen Shahid, a former lecturer turned alleged JeM recruiter.
- Seizures included weapons, hard disks, and incriminating documents, pointing to a well-coordinated module.
- Authorities confirmed the group’s link to Pakistan-based JeM’s women’s wing, Jamaat-ul-Momineen.
- Investigators expanded the probe across Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh to identify further operatives.
The Red Fort car blast shocked the nation and revealed a well-planned terror network involving professionals and cross-state links. Swift actions by the NIA and other agencies brought early suspects to justice and uncovered connections to Pakistan-based terrorist groups. This case highlights the continuing battle against terrorism and the authorities’ resolve to protect the country and its citizens from such threats.
