New details emerging from court records and investigative reports indicate that the suspects in the recent Delhi blast used food-related codewords to coordinate the attack. According to officials, the terms “Daawat” (feast) and “Biryani” were repeatedly used in encrypted chat exchanges to refer to the explosion and the explosives, respectively.
Investigators say the coded communication was allegedly orchestrated by Dr. Shaheen Saeed, a Lucknow-based woman who is now believed to have played a central role in the conspiracy. Agencies describe her as “highly cunning,” with evidence pointing to her involvement in planning and directing multiple aspects of the operation.
A key message recovered from the suspects’ chat box reads: “Biryani is ready for the Daawat,” which agencies say meant that the explosives had reached their intended location. This message, sent on 13 July 2025, is believed to be Shaheen’s final communication related to the plot. No replies were found after that point.
Searches are underway to determine whether additional codewords or communication channels were used. Authorities say further revelations are expected as the probe progresses.
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