Investigators have reconstructed the journey of the Hyundai i20 involved in the deadly car explosion near Red Fort, concluding the vehicle entered the capital from Faridabad and travelled into Old Delhi via the Badarpur border and the Outer Ring Road, according to reporting by NDTV.
Authorities say the car was owned and driven by Dr Umar Mohammad, who has emerged as a prime suspect in the probe. The blast claimed at least nine lives and injured around 20 people.
Route, Parking and Timeline
Using CCTV from multiple locations, the Delhi Police Special Cell traced the i20’s movements from the Badarpur entry point toward Kashmere Gate and then the area surrounding Red Fort. Footage shows the vehicle parked for roughly two to three hours in the parking lot near Sunehri Masjid, adjacent to the Red Fort complex. Investigators report that Umar remained inside the car during that period and did not step out, suggesting he was either waiting for directions or for another person who never arrived.
After leaving the parking area, the car proceeded toward central Delhi. The explosion occurred near a traffic signal close to the Red Fort, authorities said.
Explosive Material and Suspected Motive
Preliminary forensic analysis points to the use of an ANFO (Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil)-type device, and a detonator was reportedly fitted inside the vehicle. Police sources told NDTV that Umar and associates may have accelerated plans to strike after the arrests of two alleged module members, Dr Mujammil Shakeel and Dr Adil Rather.
Just a few hours before the blast, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, with central agencies, uncovered a major Jaish-e-Mohammed-linked terror module spanning multiple states and countries, recovering 2,900 kg of explosives, including 350 kg of ammonium nitrate, weapons, and timers from Faridabad and other locations.
The two doctors, Dr Adil Ahmad Rather and Dr Mujammil Shakeel, were arrested for procuring and storing the materials under Pakistan-based handlers’ direction. Seven others were detained in Kashmir. Investigators describe the case as a form of “white-collar radicalisation,” with professionals aiding terror operations.
Investigators are also examining the car’s transfer history. Early statements indicate the vehicle exchanged hands several times before reaching Umar:
first to a person named Aamir,
then to Tariq (who was detained by Jammu and Kashmir police in Pulwama),
and finally to Umar.
A broad, coordinated probe is underway, led by the Delhi Police Special Cell and involving agencies including the NIA, NSG, IB, UP ATS, Haryana and Gujarat police, and forensic teams. Officials have said that around 13 persons have come under suspicion based on CCTV analysis and other leads; many are being questioned.
Authorities continue to examine whether the blast had a more central Delhi target and are following up on forensic samples and call data. More details were expected to emerge as interrogations and forensic tests progress.
A detailed investigation has revealed that the banned Islamic organization Popular Front of India (PFI) collected over ₹131 crore through illegal hawala and similar channels, which were allegedly used to fund activities aimed at disrupting national unity, according to findings cited by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and other central agencies.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached eight immovable properties valued at ₹67.03 crore, all beneficially owned and controlled by the banned Islamic organisation Popular Front of India (PFI). These assets, held in the name of multiple charitable trusts and PFI’s political arm, the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), are suspected to have been acquired using funds raised through illegal hawala transactions, foreign donations, and domestic collections.
With this latest attachment, the total value of assets frozen in the PFI money laundering case has now risen to ₹129 crore, according to a press release issued by the ED Headquarters on 8 November 2025. The action follows a series of coordinated investigations led by the ED, National Investigation Agency (NIA), and state police units, which have together uncovered a vast network of illegal fundraising and terror financing operations spanning multiple Indian states and foreign territories.
₹131 Crore in Hawala Funds Raised for Terror Activities
Investigations have revealed that the PFI and its associates collected over ₹131 crore through hawala and similar illegal channels, both from within India and from abroad. The proceeds of crime, the ED said, were used to finance terrorist activities, train cadres, and purchase property in furtherance of a larger conspiracy to establish an “Islamic Nation” in India, threatening the country’s unity and secular fabric.
The investigation began on the basis of multiple FIRs registered by the NIA and state law enforcement agencies, under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.
According to ED officials, PFI functionaries, members, and office bearers were found to be raising funds through banking channels, hawala networks, and donations under the guise of charitable, educational, and social service activities. These funds were then diverted toward illegal and terror-linked operations.
Link Between PFI and SDPI: Secret Financial Network
The probe established that the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) served as the political wing of PFI, with both organisations sharing personnel, funds, and infrastructure.
ED records show that PFI directly controlled SDPI’s decision-making, including candidate selection, cadre mobilisation, and event funding. Secret diaries seized during searches revealed off-the-book financial transactions and cash transfers from PFI to SDPI that were not reflected in official accounts.
Investigators said large amounts of money were remitted from Gulf countries under the pretext of relief and welfare programmes, but were ultimately channelled into PFI-SDPI’s joint operations in India.
Properties Held Under Benami Foundations and Trusts
The ED said PFI operated a complex web of front foundations and charitable trusts to conceal ownership of assets. Many of these trusts were established by PFI leaders who were former members of Jamaat-e-Islami and its student wing, SIMI (Students Islamic Movement of India), both banned by the Government of India.
The PFI’s organisational lineage traces back to the National Development Front (NDF), formed in Kerala after the ban on Jamaat-e-Islami post the Babri Masjid demolition. As Jamaat’s properties were seized under UAPA, its successors reportedly formed new trusts to accumulate wealth under different names, continuing their ideological operations through new channels.
Seized documents from ED raids revealed:
Detailed property and financial records maintained across multiple states.
Properties registered under the names of various trusts, individuals, and shell entities linked to PFI.
Financial audits, sale deeds, and land surveys indicating centralised control.
Unaccounted cash expenditures recorded only in private ledgers.
PFI’s Physical Training Centres and “Jihadist” Activities
The ED further disclosed that PFI had conducted Physical Education (PE) training and combat instruction on several properties under its control. Training was reportedly held at locations such as Valluvanad House in Pattambi and Malabar House (Haritham Foundation) in Malappuram, both of which are among the newly attached assets.
According to the ED, these sessions involved offensive and defensive combat drills using weapons and were “aimed at preparing cadres for jihadist activities and unlawful acts.”
Properties Attached on 6 November 2025
In the latest attachment under the PMLA, the ED froze eight immovable properties worth ₹67.03 crore located across Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The assets belong to:
Green Valley Foundation
Alappuzha Social Cultural & Education Trust
Pandalam Educational and Cultural Trust, Pathanamthitta
Islamic Centre Trust, Wayanad
Haritham Foundation, Poovanchina, Malappuram
Periyar Valley Charitable Trust, Aluva
Vallavunad Trust, Palakkad
Land owned by the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), Thiruvananthapuram
Earlier, the ED had issued nine Provisional Attachment Orders (PAOs) worth ₹61.98 crore, all of which were confirmed by the Adjudicating Authority under PMLA.
It is noteworthy that the Green Valley Academy in Manjeri, Malappuram, operated by the Green Valley Foundation, was one of the Popular Front of India’s (PFI) oldest and largest arms and physical training centres, established in 1994 under the National Development Front (NDF). In August 2023, the NIA found it was used to train PFI cadres in weapons handling, explosives, and radical indoctrination, while posing as an educational institution. Spread across 10 hectares, it also served as a hideout for PFI’s “Service Wing” members involved in murders and terror-related crimes. The NIA has since attached the property under the UAPA, along with several other PFI-linked training centres across Kerala.
Arrests and Prosecutions
So far, 28 leaders, members, and cadres of PFI have been arrested by the ED. Among them are:
SDPI National President MK Faizy,
Members of PFI’s National and State Executive Councils, and
Physical Education trainers involved in the organisation’s weapons training programs.
Multiple prosecution complaints have been filed before special PMLA courts, detailing how the group collected funds, purchased assets, and channelled resources toward radicalisation and violence.
Expansion to Tamil Nadu and Cross-Border Funding
The ED has also found evidence that PFI’s network expanded beyond Kerala into Tamil Nadu, where several benami foundations were set up to collect foreign funds for operations linked to terror financing. These entities reportedly received contributions from overseas donors under the pretext of education and healthcare outreach, later used to sustain the organisation’s underground activities.
Information gathered during the probe has revealed connections to 28 individuals already arrested in PFI-related cases across the country, as reported by Dinamalar. Many of these fronts were found to be documenting charitable projects and sending reports abroad to attract donations which were then diverted for unlawfulpurposes.
Background and Ongoing Probe
The Popular Front of India (PFI) was banned by the Government of India in 2022 under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for its alleged involvement in anti-national, terror-linked, and extremist activities.
With fresh attachments now in place and multiple prosecutions pending, further investigation is underway to trace additional properties, foreign funding routes, and the extent of PFI-SDPI’s financial operations across India and abroad.
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As the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) 232-page dossier alleging a large-scale “cash-for-jobs” scam in the Municipal Administration and Water Supply (MAWS) Department continues to stir political controversy, Tamil Nadu Minister KN Nehru celebrated his birthday on 9 November 2025. The day saw greetings from several political leaders, including Chief Minister MK Stalin and Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin.
Chief Minister MK Stalin personally met KN Nehru at his camp office in Chennai to extend his wishes. Later, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin also called on the senior leader.
எனது பிறந்த நாளை முன்னிட்டு “நாடு போற்றும் நல்லாட்சி நாயகர்” மாண்புமிகு முதலமைச்சர் திரு. @mkstalin அவர்களை சென்னை, முகாம் அலுவலகத்தில் இன்று நேரில் சந்தித்து வாழ்த்து பெற்றதில், அளவில்லா பெருமையும், மகிழ்ச்சியும் அடைகிறேன்..!
Among those who met Nehru in person to greet him were School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, DMK Deputy General Secretary and MP A. Raja, Organising Secretary R.S. Bharathi, and Villupuram North District Secretary Senji Masthan, along with several party functionaries.
It is noteworthy that, as a gesture of faith by the minister, a major donation to the Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Temple and this drew public attention.
Marking his birthday with a philanthropic act, Minister Nehru had earlier donated ₹44 lakh to the Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh to sponsor a full day of annadanam (free meal service) for devotees.
According to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) management, one day’s annadanam at the temple costs ₹44 lakhs. Nehru’s contribution was made in September, well in advance of his birthday. On behalf of the minister, Suresh, his representative, met the temple’s chairman BR Naidu at the camp office on September 13 and handed over the cheque. The donation was officially utilized on November 9, coinciding with Nehru’s birthday, to provide meals to thousands of devotees.
A digital board at Tirumala marked the occasion under the title “Donor for the Day”, displaying the date, the donated amount, and the donor’s name: “Sri KN Nehru.” The display was reportedly placed at one of the guesthouses for devotees, and a photograph of the board has since gone viral on social media.
This annadanam news drew attention as it came just days after the ED submitted its detailed dossier to the Tamil Nadu Director General of Police (DGP) under Section 66(2) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), urging a police investigation into alleged recruitment irregularities within Nehru’s department.
According to the ED, the alleged scam involved bribes of ₹25–35 lakh collected from job aspirants seeking government posts, purportedly facilitated by Nehru’s brothers and close associates.
Meanwhile, Nehru has dismissed the allegations as “politically motivated,” claiming the agency was attempting to malign the Dravidian Model government.
About a week ago, Nehru was also seen visiting the historic Sattainathar Swami Temple in Sirkazhi for darshan.
Nehru, accompanied by Minister for Backward Classes Welfare Siva Meyyanathan, offered prayers at the shrines of Brahmapureeswarar Swami, Thayyal Nayaki Ambal, Sattanathar Swami, and Thoniyappar. Temple authorities welcomed the ministers with garlands, prasad, and portraits of the deities.
For a party that prides itself on the rationalist ideals of EVR, Minister KN Nehru’s temple visit, right in the midst of a corruption scandal, exposes the growing contradictions within the DMK’s so-called “Dravidian Model.” As the ED tightens its probe into the alleged ₹35-lakh-per-job racket, Nehru’s sudden turn to temple rituals suggests that even within the ranks of Tamil Nadu’s ruling party, ideology conveniently takes a backseat when political survival is at stake.
At a time when the nation reels from the bomb blast on a crowded Monday evening killing atleast 8 people, a blast that is now being probed as a terror attack, one would expect some decency from the breed of journalists we have in India.
But Dravidianist supporters and stooges of the ruling party are a different breed altogether. Right when you think, you have seen the lowest of their behaviour, you’ll be surprised to see them fall even lower than that. And that is exactly what happened when DMK stooge, The Week journo, Lakshmi Subramanian, commented about the blast on her X handle.
Barely a couple of hours after the blast, she wrote, “Tomorrow, the second phase of polling in Bihar. Today: Car bomb explosion in Delhi.”
It takes an extraordinary amount of mediocrity to link an election in a state to a bomb blast and indirectly accuse the central government of orchestrating it.
This comes right after a fellow propagandist who masquerades as an ‘investigative’ journalist, Ravi Nair did the same. He deleted his post after backlash and calls to arrest him. However, Subramanian continues to let the post remain on her profile.
The Red Fort Blast
The explosion, which took place around 7:15 p.m. on November 10 near Red Fort Metro Station (Subhash Marg), involved a Hyundai i20 car that detonated with massive force, killing eight and injuring several others. The blast also set nearby vehicles ablaze and caused panic in the heavily patrolled area.
An FIR has been registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and various provisions of the Explosives Act. Multiple agencies including the National Investigation Agency (NIA), National Security Guard (NSG), and Delhi Police Special Cell are jointly investigating the incident.
Suspected Terror Module and Early Findings
Preliminary investigations suggest that the car was linked to a “white-collar” terror module originating from Pulwama. Sources say the suspects have links to the Jaish-e-Mohammed network, with one identified as Dr. Umar Mohammad, allegedly involved in planning and logistics.
Forensic analysis has confirmed the use of ammonium nitrate-based explosives, while CCTV footage reportedly shows the suspect vehicle loitering in the vicinity for several hours before the explosion. Three occupants of the car were killed instantly.
Subsequent raids in Faridabad led to the recovery of explosives and arms from a residence rented by one of the accused. Delhi remains on high alert, with heightened security at transport hubs, government buildings, and major landmarks.
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Expressing concern over the prolonged delay in obtaining sanction to prosecute senior bureaucrats, the Madras High Court on Monday questioned why the “wheels of prosecution grind very slowly when it comes to Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers accused of corruption.”
Justice N Anand Venkatesh, who made the observation while hearing a case related to alleged ₹98.25-crore corporation contract irregularities during the tenure of former AIADMK Minister S.P. Velumani, sought an explanation from the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) for not securing sanction against IAS officers K.S. Kandasamy and K. Vijaya Karthikeyan, despite completing its investigation in January 2024.
Delay in Sanction and Translation Costs
The judge agreed with advocate V. Suresh, appearing for Arappor Iyakkam, the anti-corruption organisation that had lodged the complaint in 2021, that the Tamil Nadu government would not have had to spend nearly ₹30 lakh translating 12,000 pages of documents if the DVAC had obtained the required sanctions before October 2024.
He noted that the requirement to submit translated copies was made mandatory by the Centre only from that month.
Hence, the DVAC, he said, was “duty bound to list out the reasons for not having obtained the sanction against the two IAS officers between January and October 2024,” especially since “the sanction to prosecute Mr. Velumani was obtained from the Legislative Assembly Speaker on February 12, 2024.”
‘Courts Have to Prod Investigating Agencies’
Lamenting systemic inertia, Justice Venkatesh remarked that “more often than not, the investigating agencies had to be prodded by the courts to take every other action in corruption cases right from the stage of registration of First Information Report.”
In this case, he observed, the DVAC had submitted its request to the Centre seeking sanction to prosecute the two IAS officers only after Arappor Iyakkam’s Jayaram Venkatesan filed the present contempt of court plea.
The request, made on 30 August 2025, was subsequently returned for want of translated copies of the vernacular documents submitted in support of the request. Following a series of interim orders issued in the contempt proceedings, the DVAC translated the voluminous records, at considerable public expense and re-submitted the request to the Centre on 7 November 2025.
‘The Same Speed Should Apply to Corruption Cases’
During the hearing, Justice Venkatesh also asked what the outer limit was for the Centre to decide on a sanction request. Additional Public Prosecutor E. Raj Thilak informed the court that the prescribed period was three months and assured that he would obtain instructions from all investigating officers who had handled the case since January 2024 to determine the reasons for the delay.
“The State shows speed in doing every thing else. The same speed should be shown when it comes to taking action against corruption too. Otherwise, people will lose faith. In fact, action against corruption should get the first priority. Everything else can wait. Contrarily, what we see is that the action against corruption gets the last priority,” Justice Venkatesh said before adjourning the contempt plea.
The case pertains to allegations of irregularities in awarding Chennai Corporation contracts during S.P. Velumani’s tenure as Minister for Municipal Administration, Rural Development and Implementation of Special Programme. The High Court’s observations come amid repeated judicial concerns over delays in prosecuting senior bureaucrats in corruption cases despite completion of investigations.
A video of a group of men offering namaz just outside the entrance gate to Terminal 2 at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) has sparked a debate, putting a spotlight on the Karnataka government’s own guidelines for religious activities in public spaces.
The incident, which occurred near Gate 3 in the terminal’s drop-off area, shows the prayer proceeding with Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel stationed nearby. The visual quickly went viral on social media, drawing public attention to the use of a high-security airport zone for a religious gathering.
How is this even allowed inside the T2 Terminal of Bengaluru International Airport?
Hon’ble Chief Minister @siddaramaiah and Minister @PriyankKharge do you approve of this?
Did these individuals obtain prior permission to offer Namaz in a high-security airport zone?
Why is it… pic.twitter.com/iwWK2rYWZa
Sources at Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) confirmed the authenticity of the video but clarified that the prayers were offered outside the main terminal gate, in a public access area. They also pointed out that the airport already has a multi-faith prayer room inside the terminal, accessible to passengers of all religions. BIAL has so far declined to issue an official comment.
An officer from the KIA Police Station stated that no formal complaint had been received regarding the incident and added that the location technically does not fall under their direct jurisdiction.
A Question of Rules and Consistency
Priyank Kharge had formally urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to impose a ban on all activities conducted by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in government institutions and public premises across the state. In a letter dated 4 October 2025, Kharge contended that such activities go against India’s unity and the constitutional spirit.
Calling for firm government action, Kharge urged that a ban be imposed on all RSS activities, whether under the name of ‘shakha’, ‘sanghik’, or ‘baithak’. He specified that the ban should cover government schools, government-aided schools, public playgrounds, parks, temples under the Muzrai Department, sites under the Archaeology Department, and all other government premises.
The namaz incident has reignited discussion on the state’s own rules for public gatherings – rules which Minister Priyank Kharge himself had recently cited in a separate context. Kharge had emphasized that government guidelines require prior permission for any religious activity or gathering held on public or government property.
However, applying that same logic to the current incident raises several questions:
How did a group of people manage to perform prayers in a restricted airport security zone? Did they have clearance from authorities?
Why were security personnel, tasked with maintaining protocol, merely bystanders during the act?
If the rule of prior permission applies universally, does it extend equally to all religious practices in public or sensitive spaces?
Minister Kharge had earlier said, “Airports already have prayer rooms for all religions. If someone wants to pray, they can do it there.” His own statement exposes the irony of the current situation: when designated spaces already exist, what justifies performing prayers in active public areas, especially under the watch of central security forces?
As investigators probe the Red Fort car explosion that killed at least eight people and injured several others on Sunday evening, a controversial statement by Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) chief and Lok Sabha MP Thol. Thirumavalavan has sparked sharp criticism for attempting to politicize the terror attack.
In a post on X, Thirumavalavan whose party is an ally of the Congress-DMK alliance, questioned how such an explosion could occur in one of the country’s most secure zones and suggested that the “Modi-Amit Shah-Ambani alliance” should take responsibility.
He wrote, “The car bomb explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort, which has claimed the lives of more than ten civilians, is utterly shocking. Over twenty others have sustained grievous injuries and are receiving treatment.
In the nation’s capital itself, and that too in a zone under ultra-high security cover, how was it possible for someone to infiltrate by loading explosives into a car? Shouldn’t the ‘Modi-Amit Shah-Ambani’ alliance, which holds control over the Home Ministry and Intelligence agencies, take responsibility for this itself?
With this incident occurring on the first day of the second phase of polling for the Bihar Assembly general elections, a situation has arisen where it can be linked directly to that election. Such terrorist acts have already taken place during election periods in the past.
On behalf of VCK, we convey our deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. VCK strongly condemns such brutal trends against the public. Not a single culprit should escape. All of them must be arrested.”
தில்லி செங்கோட்டை அருகே கார் குண்டு வெடித்து பத்துக்கும் மேற்பட்ட பொதுமக்கள் பலியாகியிருப்பது மிகுந்த அதிர்ச்சியளிக்கிறது. இருபதுக்கும் மேற்பட்டோர் படுகாயமுற்று சிகிச்சைப் பெற்று வருகின்றனர்.
நாட்டின் தலைநகரிலேயே, அதுவும் அதிஉயர் பாதுகாப்பு வளையத்துக்குட்பட்ட பகுதியிலேயே…
The explosion, which took place around 7:15 p.m. on November 10 near Red Fort Metro Station (Subhash Marg), involved a Hyundai i20 car that detonated with massive force, killing eight and injuring several others. The blast also set nearby vehicles ablaze and caused panic in the heavily patrolled area.
An FIR has been registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and various provisions of the Explosives Act. Multiple agencies including the National Investigation Agency (NIA), National Security Guard (NSG), and Delhi Police Special Cell are jointly investigating the incident.
Suspected Terror Module and Early Findings
Preliminary investigations suggest that the car was linked to a “white-collar” terror module originating from Pulwama. Sources say the suspects have links to the Jaish-e-Mohammed network, with one identified as Dr. Umar Mohammad, allegedly involved in planning and logistics.
Forensic analysis has confirmed the use of ammonium nitrate-based explosives, while CCTV footage reportedly shows the suspect vehicle loitering in the vicinity for several hours before the explosion. Three occupants of the car were killed instantly.
Subsequent raids in Faridabad led to the recovery of explosives and arms from a residence rented by one of the accused. Delhi remains on high alert, with heightened security at transport hubs, government buildings, and major landmarks.
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As the nation reels from a powerful car explosion, that is now being investigated as a terror attack, near Delhi’s Red Fort that killed eight people, pro-Congress propagandist and alleged journalist Ravi Nair was seen exploiting the tragedy to push a political propaganda narrative, linking the incident to the ongoing Bihar Assembly elections.
In a now-deleted post, Nair had written, “Bihar Assembly elections are going on, and Mosha is fighting the election on a weak wicket. We should expect more such explosions from different parts of India.”
The statement made less than an hour after the blast, was widely condemned as reckless and inflammatory, suggesting a political motive behind a terrorist act even as security agencies were conducting intensive rescue and investigation operations at the site.
The Blast and Ongoing Investigation
The powerful explosion occurred in a Hyundai i20 parked near the Red Fort Metro Station (Subhash Marg), killing at least eight people and injuring several others. The blast, which took place around 7:15 p.m., set nearby vehicles ablaze and caused panic in the heavily patrolled zone.
Authorities have since registered a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and multiple sections of the Explosives Act. A joint probe by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), National Security Guard (NSG), and Delhi Police Special Cell is underway.
Preliminary findings suggest the incident may be linked to a Jaish-e-Mohammed module operating out of Pulwama, with one of the suspects, identified as Dr. Umar Mohammad, allegedly involved in planning and logistics. Investigators have traced the vehicle’s movements using CCTV footage, which shows the car circling the area before the explosion. Forensic tests confirmed the use of ammonium nitrate-based explosives, and subsequent raids in Faridabad led to the recovery of additional explosive material and arms.
Propaganda Amid National Security Crisis
Even as the investigation unfolds, Nair’s post has drawn criticism for politicizing a national tragedy and potentially undermining ongoing counterterror efforts. His reference to “more such explosions” can be seen as irresponsible fear-mongering during a time of grief and uncertainty.
After much backlash, he seems to have deleted the post.
Nair’s post reminds one of former CDS Bipin Rawat’s comments on the “0.5 Front” or internal front of hybrid warfare.
The 0.5 Front refers to non-conventional internal threats that work alongside external adversaries including ideological saboteurs, cyber actors, and misinformation agents to weaken national cohesion during crises. These actors exploit tragedies, amplify discord, and erode trust in institutions through coordinated disinformation or politically slanted narratives.
Misinformation of this kind can affect not only public morale but also ongoing operations, particularly in the immediate aftermath of terror incidents when clarity and restraint are crucial.
Ravi Nair’s Pattern of Controversy
This is not the first time Ravi Nair has drawn flak for his statements and writings. Known for his “investigative” articles on corporates such as Adani Group and public institutions like LIC, Nair has been spreading half-baked or misleading narratives that are easily debunked. His recent report alleging irregularities in LIC’s investments in Adani enterprises was widely challenged and discredited.
His latest remark insinuating political motives behind a terror attack during election season seems to be an extension of agenda-driven commentary aimed at discrediting the government even during national crises.
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A devastating explosion rocked Delhi near the Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening, confirmed as a probable terror attack under investigation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Delhi Police Special Cell, as per reports. The blast, triggered by a suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) inside a slow-moving Hyundai i20 car around 6:52 pm, has claimed at least 13 lives and left over two dozen injured. The explosive impact extended to multiple vehicles and autorickshaws, causing further chaos and damage in one of the capital’s crowded high-security zones.
The suspect detained in connection with the blast reportedly has links to Jammu and Kashmir, with local police from the region present at the scene. Investigators are examining the potential involvement of a broader terror network and have not ruled out the possibility of a larger plot targeting Delhi.
Forensic experts, bomb disposal squads, and national security teams have cordoned off the area, now sealed off for an extensive search. CCTV footage from streets and metro premises is being combed for clues, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah are personally monitoring the situation.
In a related development, police operations in Faridabad, Haryana, led to the arrest of a Kashmiri doctor and the seizure of more than 2,900 kg of ammonium nitrate and bomb-making material from a rented apartment—one of the biggest anti-terror hauls in recent years. Several associates, including doctors from nearby medical institutions, have also been detained. Authorities are investigating links between the Red Fort blast and the Faridabad terror module, as it appears the same network may have intended to target Delhi with coordinated IED attacks.
Eyewitnesses at Red Fort described horrific scenes—bodies strewn on the road, flames, and a level of devastation not seen before. The government and security agencies are on high alert, focusing on tracing the source of explosives and unravelling the conspiracy behind this attack, which comes amid heightened tensions following recent terror crackdowns in the region.
Summary of latest developments:
13 confirmed dead, 24+ injured after high-intensity car blast near Red Fort Metro Station.
Suspect detained, believed to have links to Jammu and Kashmir; wider terror plot suspected.
Massive seizure (2,900 kg bomb-making chemicals) and arrests of doctors in Faridabad may be linked.
NIA, NSG, and forensic teams deployed; government monitoring investigation hour-by-hour.
Security in New Delhi intensified; search for accomplices and origin of explosives underway.
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A deadly explosion occurred on the evening of November 10, 2025, near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station in New Delhi, resulting in at least eight fatalities and multiple injuries. The blast originated from a car parked near the metro station, setting fire to additional vehicles in the crowded area close to the historic Red Fort landmark.
Incident Details
The explosion took place around 6:52 PM in a heavily populated area near the Red Fort, a 17th-century Mughal fort and popular tourist attraction.
Flames and smoke were seen rising from six vehicles and three autorickshaws, with at least three to four vehicles catching fire due to the blast.
Emergency response included seven fire tenders and teams from Delhi Police Special Cell, forensic experts, and National Security Guard (NSG) commandos rushing to the site to manage the situation and begin an investigation.
The blast caused widespread panic, and eyewitnesses reported the area shaking as if an earthquake had struck, with casualties lying on the road.
Authorities cordoned off the area and restricted entry and exit from Gates No. 1 and 4 of the Lal Quila Metro Station.
The precise cause and nature of the explosion remain under investigation, with security officials refraining from immediate speculation.
Casualties and Response
At least eight people were confirmed dead, with 11 or more injured, some sent to LNJP Hospital for treatment.
The fire was brought under control after intense efforts, though the scene still showed considerable damage, including charred vehicles.
Delhi and other nearby cities like Mumbai and Uttar Pradesh were placed on high alert following the incident.
The explosion near this iconic and historically significant site has raised concerns over urban security in Delhi, especially in areas frequented by both locals and tourists. Investigations are ongoing to determine if this was a terrorist act or a different form of explosion.
This incident remains a developing story with updates expected as authorities gather more information and forensic analysis progresses.
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