Lagatar24 Desk
New Delhi: The recent Red Fort blast was part of a massive terror conspiracy involving four explosive-laden cars, investigators have revealed. The attacks were planned for December 6, the anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition, and were meant to target six major locations across Delhi as an act of “revenge.”
Four Cars Meant For Coordinated Serial Explosions
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Delhi Police have confirmed that three additional vehicles — a Maruti Brezza, Swift Dzire, and Ford EcoSport — were being readied to detonate alongside the Hyundai i20 that exploded near Red Fort on Monday evening. The terrorists had specifically chosen old, resold cars to make tracing ownership difficult.
The Brezza was found at Haryana’s Al-Falah School of Medical Sciences, the suspected hub of the terror network. The red Ford EcoSport, which carried explosive material, was discovered abandoned in Faridabad with an unidentified man in the back seat who has since been detained. The Dzire was seized earlier with an assault rifle and ammunition inside.
Blast Triggered Prematurely By Terrorist
Investigators say the Red Fort blast killed 13 people and was caused by a premature detonation of the i20 driven by Umar Mohammed, a Jaish-e-Mohammed operative. DNA tests confirmed Umar’s death at the scene. The car had entered Delhi that morning via the Badarpur border and was meant to explode inside the fort’s parking area. However, after discovering the site was closed to visitors, Umar detonated the bomb near a crowded signal outside the fort and a metro station.
Terror Network of White-Collar Operatives
The terror module, linked to Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed, operated under the guise of educated professionals, including doctors. The plot unraveled after the arrest of Dr. Adil Ahmad Rather in Uttar Pradesh, who was caught on CCTV putting up pro-Jaish posters in Srinagar. His interrogation led authorities to recover nearly 3,000 kg of explosives, weapons, and other materials from Faridabad and Jammu & Kashmir.
Several accused, including doctors working at the Al-Falah University, are now under arrest. The institution has since distanced itself, issuing a statement reaffirming its commitment to national integrity.
