New Delhi: The investigation into the deadly Red Fort blast has entered a more critical phase, with new arrests, cross border links and fresh intelligence shaping the direction of the probe. The National Investigation Agency has taken into custody more individuals believed to be part of a highly organised and technically skilled terror module that coordinated the November 10 explosion.
In the most significant development today, a Delhi court sent Jasir Bilal Wani, also known as Danish, to 10 days of NIA custody. According to investigators, Wani played an active role in supporting the group by providing technical expertise. He is suspected of modifying drones and attempting to develop rocket style weapons that the group initially planned to use for attacks in high security zones. Officials say the module turned to a vehicle bomb only after their earlier plans did not succeed.
Another major figure under scrutiny is Amir Rashid Ali, who has admitted ownership of the Hyundai i20 car used in the blast. Investigators say he has shown no remorse during questioning. Ali remains in NIA custody as officers analyse his communication patterns, financial transactions and movements leading up to the attack.
Fresh intelligence inputs suggest that terrorists based abroad were in constant contact with operatives inside India. Agencies have traced calls originating from Pakistan occupied Kashmir and Afghanistan to individuals linked to the blast. Those arrested were also part of a Telegram group created by the attackers, strengthening suspicions of structured communication within the network. As part of the financial investigation, authorities have frozen the bank accounts of all the arrested suspects.
The probe has also extended into Haryana, where around 200 staff members of Al Falah University, including several doctors, are under surveillance. Investigators say some individuals from the campus went missing shortly after the explosion, prompting intensified efforts to locate them. The university is already under scrutiny due to multiple links between its students and the terror module.
Security agencies are now conducting a detailed analysis of the last one month of calls made to and from the phone of the suspected suicide bomber, Umar Un Nabi. Officials believe this step is crucial to identifying handlers, recruiters and sleeper cell members who may still be active.
Authorities in Delhi have tightened security across metro stations, religious sites and busy public areas as a precaution. Additional checks are being carried out at transport hubs, with advisories issued to passengers to expect longer screening times.
Investigators say the evolving pattern of the plot including the use of drones, rockets and finally a car bomb reflects the group’s adaptability and access to advanced technical skills. More arrests are expected as the NIA expands its search into communication networks and digital evidence.
The Red Fort blast, which claimed 15 lives and injured many others, has triggered one of the largest counter terror investigations in recent years, with both domestic and foreign links now firmly under the scanner. Authorities say the coming days will be crucial as they work to uncover the full structure of the network and prevent further threats.