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J&K Police makes another arrest in Delhi blast case, Pulwama electrician detained

J&K Police makes another arrest in Delhi blast case, Pulwama electrician detained

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The Jammu and Kashmir Police’s state investigation agency (SIA) on Saturday detained yet another suspect in the “white collar” terror module linked to Delhi’s Red Fort blast case that killed 10. The arrested man has been identified as Tufail Niyaz Bhat. Police personnel stand beside charred vehicles at the blast site after an explosion near the Red Fort in the old quarters of Delhi.(AFP) Bhat, who is an electrician and hailed from Pulwama, was arrested as part of the ongoing probe into the “white collar” terror module case. He was taken for questioning later. A local CID official told Hindustan Times that concrete evidence has come up suggesting his involvement in planning the blast. Agencies are now investigating the extent of his role within the “white collar” terror module. How police cracked “white collar” terror module Notably, the entire module was busted after the Srinagar Police started looking posters that appeared on walls in Nowgam, in mid October, that warned police and security personnel. Dr GV Sundeep Chakravarthy, senior superintendent of police (Srinagar), led the …

Delhi blast probe brings focus to 2008 blasts, missing Mujahideen operative linked to Al Falah university

Delhi blast probe brings focus to 2008 blasts, missing Mujahideen operative linked to Al Falah university

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The ongoing probe has revealed that the Al Falah University in Faridabad’s Dhauj, which came under the scanner in the Red Fort blast and “white collar” terror module case, had long-standing links with terror operatives. Al Falah officials declined to comment on the ongoing probe. (PTI)(HT_PRINT) Indian Mujahideen fugitive Mirza Shadab Baig, wanted for a series of explosions in 2008, was a former student of the Faridabad-based university, PTI reported quoting sources. He also carries a reward of ₹1 lakh. Baig, a key Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative, was accused of carrying out the 2008 Jaipur serial blasts, the Ahmedabad-Surat bombings and the 2007 Gorakhpur explosions. He completed his B.Tech in electronics and instrumentation from the university in 2007, the report said. Soon after carrying out the blast, the IM operative disappeared after travelling on his genuine passport and has been missing since September 19, 2008, the day of the Batla House encounter in the national capital. Also Read: Who is Mirza Shadab Baig, missing Mujahideen operative linked to Delhi blast? The investigating agencies have suggested …

Three courts, two schools get hoax bomb threat | Delhi News

Three courts, two schools get hoax bomb threat | Delhi News

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Over a week after the blast near the Red Fort, at least three district courts in Delhi — Saket, Rohini and Patiala House — along with two CRPF-run schools, received bomb threats on Tuesday morning, causing panic. The threat email, sent in the name of Jaish-e-Mohammed — claiming that explosives had been planted on court premises and the schools — later turned out to be a hoax, police said. The email was addressed to the Press Information Bureau and the Delhi Police. According to the Delhi Fire Services, the two CRPF schools in Prashant Vihar and Dwarka received the threat emails around 9 am. Similar emails were received at Patiala House, Saket and Rohini district courts. Story continues below this ad Several teams of bomb disposal squad, dog squad, and officers from the local police station were deployed to sweep the district court complexes. Soon after the threats were received, the New Delhi Bar Association released a circular saying that security agencies have been deployed at the Patiala House Court. “Members are requested not to …

NIA Arrests Another Aide Of Delhi Car Bomber, Was Involved In Modifying Drones, Making Rockets | India News

NIA Arrests Another Aide Of Delhi Car Bomber, Was Involved In Modifying Drones, Making Rockets | India News

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Last Updated:November 17, 2025, 18:49 IST According to the NIA, the suspect allegedly provided specialised technical assistance to the terror module Security forces at Red Fort | File Image The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday said it has arrested another close associate of Delhi car bomber Umer un Nabi as the probe escalates in the case linked to the Red Fort blast that killed 10 people and injured 32 earlier this month. The latest arrest, made in Srinagar, has been identified as Jasir Bilal Wani alias Danish, a resident of Qazigund in Anantnag district. According to the NIA, Jasir allegedly provided specialised technical assistance to the module, including modifying drones and attempting to build improvised rockets in the weeks leading up to the deadly attack. Investigators say Jasir was an active co-conspirator who worked closely with suicide bomber Umer un Nabi, helping him prepare for the strike that shook the national capital on November 10. Second Arrest In 48 Hours Jasir’s arrest comes just a day after the NIA picked up Amir Rashid Ali, …

NIA Arrests Aide Of Delhi Bomber First Flagged By CNN-News18; J&K Link To Car Blast Confirmed | India News

NIA Arrests Aide Of Delhi Bomber First Flagged By CNN-News18; J&K Link To Car Blast Confirmed | India News

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Last Updated:November 16, 2025, 21:07 IST A massive blast rocked Delhi on the evening of November 10 when a Hyundai i20 car exploded at 6:52 pm near the Red Fort Metro Station. According to the NIA, Amir had travelled to Delhi to help arrange the purchase of the vehicle that was later turned into a vehicle-borne Improvised Explosive Device (IED). The CNN-News18 newsbreak on the identity of a key conspirator in the Red Fort area bombing case has been validated today, with the National Investigation Agency (NIA) formally arresting Amir Rashid Ali, the aide of suicide bomber Dr Umar Un Nabi, who allegedly conspired the terror attack in the national capital that claimed at least 10 lives and left several others injured. A massive blast rocked Delhi on the evening of November 10 when a Hyundai i20 car exploded at 6:52 pm near the Red Fort Metro Station, killing at least 10 people and injuring several others. The impact of the explosion was such that several vehicles were damaged, and visuals from the site showed …

Saharanpur Cop Removed From Duty After Video On ‘Religion, Terrorism’ Sparks Controversy | India News

Saharanpur Cop Removed From Duty After Video On ‘Religion, Terrorism’ Sparks Controversy | India News

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Last Updated:November 13, 2025, 22:44 IST Inspector Narendra Kumar Sharma faced disciplinary action after his viral video on terrorism and religion sparked controversy. Screengrab of viral video A police inspector from Saharanpur’s Deoband area has sparked a row after a video of him talking about terrorism and religion went viral. In the viral clip, Inspector Narendra Kumar Sharma is telling people that terrorism has no religion, a remark that later led to criticism and disciplinary action. The video surfaced soon after the Delhi blast, at a time when rumours were spreading in the region. To prevent tension, Inspector Sharma had called a meeting at the Deoband police station on Tuesday. He urged community members to maintain harmony and not to believe in misleading claims circulating online. During the meeting, Sharma said, “Terrorism and terrorists do not have any religion… it is wrong to think that only Muslims are terrorists. They can be found in every religion.” Someone recorded his comments and shared them on social media, where a short, selective portion quickly went viral. What …

Delhi Red Fort Blast FIR Mentions ‘Loud Sound Heard’ And ‘Police Chowki Damaged’ | Exclusive | India News

Delhi Red Fort Blast FIR Mentions ‘Loud Sound Heard’ And ‘Police Chowki Damaged’ | Exclusive | India News

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Last Updated:November 13, 2025, 15:17 IST The FIR has been written on the first person account of a policeman who was at the Police Chowki and among first responders. According to the FIR, the on-duty police officer stationed at the Red Fort chowki rushed to the scene immediately after hearing the deafening explosion (PTI/File) A powerful explosion near the historic Red Fort on Monday evening caused extensive damage to several vehicles and nearby structures, according to an FIR registered by police. The FIR reviewed by News18 also said that the Police chowki which was a few steps away from the blast spot also got heavily damaged. The FIR has been written on first the person account of a policeman who was at the Police Chowki and among first responders. As per the FIR, the incident occurred around 6:50 pm, only a few steps away from the Red Fort police chowki, which bore the brunt of the impact. The force of the blast was so severe that even the police post was damaged. Officials said repair …

Delhi Red Fort Blast FIR Mentions ‘Loud Sound Heard’ And ‘Police Chowki Damaged’ | Exclusive | India News

Delhi Blast LIVE Updates: UP ATS Detains Kanpur Doctor Linked To Dr Shaheen In Blast Probe

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Delhi Blast LIVE Updates: In a major breakthrough, DNA tests have confirmed that the prime suspect, Dr Umar Nabi, was present inside the car at the time of the explosion near the Red Fort in Delhi, that claimed 12 lives, agency sources told CNN-News18. Preliminary investigations by the Delhi Police indicate that the blast involved ammonium nitrate, fuel oil, and detonators, materials similar to those seized in Faridabad earlier, where officials had recovered 2,900 kg of explosives. Police have filed a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Explosives Act on charges of conspiracy and execution of a terror attack. The United States extended assistance to help India investigate the deadly blast. However, Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted that Indian officials are conducting the inquiry with remarkable skill and efficiency. “We have offered to help but I think they are very capable on these investigations. They don’t need our help and they are doing a good job,” Rubio said, according to news agency ANI. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday visited …

Suspected ammonium nitrate traces in car recovered in Faridabad post Delhi blast

Suspected ammonium nitrate traces in car recovered in Faridabad post Delhi blast

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Preliminary inspection of the red Ford EcoSport car owned by Dr Umar Un-Nabi, the prime suspect of the blast near Delhi’s Red Fort on Monday, found outside a house near Faridabad’s Khandawali village, showed suspected traces of ammonium nitrate, people aware of the matter said. The car was seized from Khandawali in Faridabad. (PTI) The Delhi-registered car (DL10 CK 0458) was traced on Wednesday after an intelligence input from the Jammu and Kashmir Police, which has been tracing vehicles that the busted terror module linked to the blast allegedly used. A National Security Guard (NSG) bomb disposal team rushed to Khandawali and sealed an area within a 50-metre radius of the car. The Haryana Police sealed a larger 200-metre perimeter. Officials said the NSG team scanned the vehicle to ensure it did not contain any hidden explosive materials. “Preliminary inspection indicates that traces of ammonium nitrate may be present in the car. Samples have been collected for laboratory testing,” said a police official. “We suspect that the same explosive compound was transported in different vehicles …

Before and after Red Fort blast, the 2 clerics arrested, 800 kilometres apart | India News

Before and after Red Fort blast, the 2 clerics arrested, 800 kilometres apart | India News

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Two clerics, 800 kilometres apart – in Kashmir’s Shopian and Haryana’s Faridabad – are among those arrested by the J&K police in the alleged terror module that has now been linked to the Red Fort blast. While one, police claim, indoctrinated some in the module, the other rented his premises to a doctor who allegedly stockpiled explosives there. In Shopian’s Nadigam area, the family and colleagues of cleric Irfan Ahmad Wagay never had an inkling he was on the police radar. “I have never seen him do anything but pray,” said his wife, Fatima, sitting at their home. Wagay, locally known as “mufti sahab”, is one of the seven men who were arrested before the Red Fort blast as part of the J&K police’s probe into the “inter-state and transnational” module, linked with proscribed terrorist organisations, Jaish-e-Mohammad and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind. Story continues below this ad Fatima and three of Wagay’s sisters told The Indian Express that he was taken from their Nadigam home on October 18. “He came home from Srinagar on Saturday as he …