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Delhi Car Bomb Blast to Be Probed by NIA; Terror Links Suspected, UAPA Case Registered
New Delhi | November 11, 2025
The investigation into Monday evening’s car bomb blast near Delhi’s Red Fort has officially been handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The Union Home Ministry made the decision amid suspicions that the attack may have links spanning multiple states.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting earlier today to assess the situation. The meeting was attended by the Home Secretary, Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), Delhi Police Commissioner, and the Director General of the NIA, among other senior officials. It was during this meeting that the decision to transfer the case to the NIA was finalized.
The Delhi Police have filed a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and relevant sections of the Explosives Act, citing possible links to a larger terrorist conspiracy.
At least 10 people have been confirmed dead and 24 others injured in the powerful explosion, which occurred when a Hyundai i20 briefly stopped at a traffic signal near the Red Fort area.
Preliminary forensic analysis suggests that the explosive device may have contained ammonium nitrate, fuel oil, and a detonator—materials often used in improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
Police sources have identified the driver of the car as Dr. Umar Mohammad, a resident of Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir. His image was captured in nearby CCTV footage moments before the explosion. Investigators believe he may have connections with a terror module operating out of Faridabad, where authorities earlier seized 360 kilograms of ammonium nitrate.
The NIA is examining whether the Delhi blast is connected to the Faridabad module and whether it has links to Pakistan-based group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), including its alleged female terror wing. These connections are under active verification.
In the wake of the blast, Delhi has been placed on high alert. Security has been intensified across airports, metro stations, railway hubs, and bus terminals. Surveillance has also been strengthened in sensitive areas, and intelligence-sharing between central and state agencies has been increased.
Officials have assured that all leads are being pursued and that the NIA will conduct a thorough probe into the terror angle, funding sources, and cross-border connections linked to the devastating Red Fort car blast.
