A week after the November 10 car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort killed 13 people and injured several others, an undated self-recorded video of the bomber, Dr Umar Mohammad alias Umar-un-Nabi, has emerged. The footage offers the first direct insight into the mindset of the key accused, who is believed to have driven the explosive-laden vehicle.
In the video, Umar is heard discussing what he calls “martyrdom operations”, a term often used by terror groups to describe suicide attacks. Speaking in English with a noticeable accent, Umar says: “One of the very misunderstood concepts is the concept of what has been labelled as suicide bombing. It is a martyrdom operation… known in Islam. Now, there are multiple contradictions; there are multiple arguments that have been brought against it”. He further claims that a “martyrdom” operation is one in which a person assumes he will die at a particular time and place, and adds, “Don’t fear death.”
Investigators say suicide is explicitly forbidden in Islam and view Umar’s statements as an attempt to justify suicide bombing as religiously sanctioned “martyrdom”.
Clear undated video – Cold blooded message of terrorist Umar (before the Delhi blast) trying level best to justify Su!cide Bombing or Islamic J!had!
And some librandus & political parties were questioning his intent & playing religion! pic.twitter.com/HxRleiR5hG
— Megh Updates 🚨™ (@MeghUpdates) November 18, 2025
Calm, Composed, and Radically Indoctrinated
Officials examining the footage say Umar appears articulate, calm, and fully convinced of his extremist beliefs. The video, they say, reflects complete ideological radicalisation and offers a glimpse into the growing trend of educated and professionally qualified individuals joining terror networks.
The NIA believes the video also indicates that the Delhi car blast was not accidental, as some early speculation suggested. Instead, investigators say it points to a carefully planned and deliberate attack carried out by a radicalised operative.
Part of a Larger “White-Collar” Terror Network
The Delhi blast investigation has widened considerably in recent days. Security agencies have uncovered what they call a “white-collar terror ecosystem” involving doctors and academically qualified individuals linked to Al-Falah University in Faridabad.
Earlier this month, police recovered nearly 3,000 kg of explosives across multiple states during coordinated raids connected to the module.
According to Jammu and Kashmir Police, the network is tied to Pakistan-backed groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGH), and has links extending across states and international borders.
In a statement, J&K Police said investigations revealed that radicalised professionals and students were working in contact with foreign handlers, encrypted digital platforms were being used for indoctrination, fundraising, coordination, and logistics; funds were routed through academic and professional circles under the guise of charitable causes.
The emergence of Umar’s video has strengthened investigators’ assessment that the Delhi blast was the result of extensive planning by a highly educated, well-networked group of professionals operating within a larger transnational terror framework.
Authorities continue to analyse the digital evidence recovered from the accused as the probe expands across multiple states.
(Source: NDTV)
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