Did Dr. Shahina Saeed start preparations for the Red Fort blast after 4 pm? A formidable network of 32 cars, an explosive secret hidden in the i20, Brezza and EcoSport – was this just the beginning?
New Delhi. The recent Red Fort car blast in Delhi shook the entire country. The investigation into the matter has revealed that the attack was not the work of any ordinary person, but was linked to a “white-collar terrorist module” of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed. The key person involved in this module was Dr. Shaheena Saeed, who is attached to Al-Falah School of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Faridabad. According to sources, Dr. Saeed used to start real work only after 4 pm every day after completing her day job. Her colleagues reported that her behavior was strange and she would often leave without informing anyone. Officials associated with the investigation say that Saeed had kept a rosary (Misbaha) and a book of Hadith with him. Was this a religious practice or a sign of terrorism? The investigation team is also keeping an eye on this aspect.
Was Dr. Saeed the head of the women’s wing of Jaish-e-Mohammed?
According to intelligence sources, Dr. Saeed was the head of the women’s wing of Jaish-e-Mohammed, which was linked to the 2001 Parliament attack and the 2019 Pulwama attack. Saeed, a resident of Lal Bagh, Lucknow, was arrested on Monday. Hours later, his associate Omar Mohammed blew up an i20 car near the Red Fort, killing 13 people. Dr. Saeed was earlier the head of the department of pharmacology at Kanpur Medical College, later she was transferred to Kannauj Medical College. Earlier, two other suspects – Dr. Muzammil Shakeel and Dr. Adil Ahmed Rather had been arrested. In this case, it has been shockingly revealed that this network was planning to use at least 32 cars, which included Hyundai i20, Maruti Brezza, Swift Dezire and Ford EcoSport.
Was the plan for 32 cars just for one explosion?
Investigation has revealed that the purpose of these 32 cars was not to blast at just one place. Many of these cars were to be used for delivering explosives to different locations, conducting reconnaissance of targets and planning escapes. The i20 car exploded near the Red Fort metro station, while the Brezza was driven by Saeed himself and the Dezire was used by prime suspect Dr Muzammil Shakeel. The recent recovery of a Ford EcoSport revealed that a small amount of explosive material was found in it too.
How many cars have been found so far?
Investigation revealed that the suspects used at least four major cars.
- Hyundai i20: In which there was an explosion.
- Maruti Swift Dezire: Shakeel’s vehicle, in which assault rifle and ammunition were recovered.
- Maruti Brezza: Dr. Saeed herself drove it, which was to be used as an escape vehicle.
- EcoSport: It was used for meetings and carrying explosives.
Investigators believe that this module had planned to carry out serial bomb blasts in the national capital and other parts of the country. According to sources, at least 32 cars were involved in the plan, although it is not clear whether all were meant to deliver the bombs or were merely being used for surveillance and preparation.
Were Brezza and EcoSport also used?
Recently, security agencies also recovered a red colored Ford EcoSport. Forensic investigation found the presence of chemicals like ammonium nitrate and fuel oil. This means that this car was used to carry the explosive materials used in the i20 bomb.
How big was the “white collar terrorist” module?
Investigation revealed that this module operated from Faridabad and doctors were involved. Security agencies suspect that the real purpose of the module was to plant bombs at multiple places and plan an escape. Security experts believe that if this module had not been caught in time, there could have been a major devastation in the capital and surrounding areas.