Delhi Red Fort Blast Updates So Far

Investigation handed over to NIA: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday transferred the probe into the blast near Delhi’s Red Fort to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). This indicates that the explosion, which has so far claimed 12 lives, is being treated as a suspected act of terror, as the NIA exclusively handles terrorism-related cases.

Faridabad doctors questioned: The Faridabad Police Crime Branch is questioning three more doctors from Al Falah University in connection with the Delhi blast and related arrests.

J&K hospitals issue circulars: Hospitals and medical colleges across Jammu and Kashmir have issued internal circulars after an AK-47 rifle was recovered from a doctor’s locker at GMC Anantnag.

Radicalisation link found: Sources said the probe has revealed that Maulvi Irfan, a former paramedical staffer at GMC Srinagar and ex-Imam, played a key role in radicalising medical students. All three suspects are believed to have ideological ties to the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), forming the core of the Faridabad-Delhi module.

Blast car details: The i20 car used in the blast was purchased by a new owner on October 29, and its pollution under control (PUC) certificate was updated on the same day.

Blast impact: According to official sources quoted by India Today, one of the two additional victims in the latest toll was found hanging from a tree — the impact of the explosion had reportedly thrown the body off the ground.

Delhi CM’s statement: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta called the incident “unfortunate” and said, “All the agencies are doing their work. We visited the hospital yesterday and met the injured. The government stands with them, and their families should not face any problems.”

Updated toll: Sources said the death toll has risen to 12, with 25 injured currently being treated at LNJP Hospital.

Railway stations on alert: In the wake of the blast, all railway stations in Delhi have been placed on high alert. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP) are conducting anti-sabotage checks at major stations.

Victim identified: In the Red Fort blast case, one of the deceased, Amar Kataria, was identified through distinctive tattoos reading “Mom,” “Dad,” and “Kriti.”

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