New Delhi: The investigation ongoing into the recent car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort metro station has entered a serious stage, with organizations revealing considerable evidence pointing toward a directed terror operation. The blast, which shook one of the capital’s most iconic landmarks, has triggered a full-scale inquiry involving national and state-level intelligence units.
Large Amount Chemical Seizure Indicates Wider Plot
A major development in the investigation came after the seizure of 360 kg of ammonium nitrate and various explosive-making materials during raids in Faridabad and nearby regions. Officials say that the volume of chemicals recovered indicates that this in all planned for the preparations for multiple potential attacks, rather than a single strike in Delhi.
Forensic teams have confirmed that some materials found at the blast site match the components of the seized chemical stock.
Suspects Raised Funds Through Concealed Channels
Investigators revealed that three arrested individuals managed to raise approximately ₹20 lakh to finance the operation. The group allegedly operated through encrypted communication channels to avoid digital tracking, using them to coordinate movements, procure materials, and exchange instructions.
Digital forensics experts are currently working to decode these communications and identify any external handlers or international funding routes.
Spotlight on Faridabad Module and Link to Dr. Umar
The investigation pointed out at a particular central figure emerging in the investigation is Dr. Umar, a medical practitioner from Pulwama. Specialists believe he played an important role in planning the over-all operation and also the assembling and making of explosives device. Raids done by the investigators are connected to Umar led to the discovery of detonating devices, wire circuits, and initiating mechanisms consistent with forensic findings from the blast scene.
CCTV footage captured a masked man driving the Hyundai i20 that later exploded near Red Fort. Investigators suspect the individual may be directly linked to Umar’s network, and DNA samples from the scene are being matched with samples collected during raids.
Two Apparent Explosive Mixtures Discovered
Forensic experts have identified two separate types of explosives used in the explosion. One seems like ammonium nitrate, while the second is assumed to be a more advanced, high-concentration compound. The blend of the chemicals suggests technical proficiency and access to specified materials. The use of these two explosive types chemicals indicates a directed massive expand damage and may reveal a growth in operational competence.
Additional Vehicles and Partners
Officials are also trailing the actions of a red Ford EcoSport, suspected to have played a role in investigation and the transportation of materials. Authorities are searching all the surveillance cameras, including toll booths and highway cameras, are being restored together to recreate the vehicle’s direction before and after the blast. Various contacts from Delhi, Faridabad, and Uttar Pradesh have been imprisoned for questioning as detectives try to understand the full network.
Administration Responds with Effective Actions
The central government has repeated its zero-acceptance perspective on terrorism, ordering every organization to verify every individual who were involved in planning and executing the explosion attack. More advanced and intensified security measures have been applied across Delhi, especially around high-populated zones and sensitive areas. Police checkpoints has been increased in every location, with increased vehicle checks, improved metro security, and reinforced monitoring at border points.
Continuing Improvements
The investigation remains molten, with authorities continuing to analyze forensic evidence, financial traces, and visual and digitalize financial records. Authorities are evaluating whether the group planned to carry out a series of coordinated blasts, assumed by the large quantity of chemicals recovered in the investigation.
A primary report is expected soon, but officials say the case continues to progress as new leads emerge.