Delhi Blast: A day after a massive car explosion near the iconic Red Fort, in which nine people were killed and several were left injured, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs directed all major cities across India to intensify security measures.
Acting swiftly on the directive, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu Police have stepped up surveillance and vehicle checks, including at key public locations in cities. Security has been placed on the highest alert at all airports and major markets. Raids are being conducted at multiple locations by Delhi Police on Tuesday. The national capital has been placed on high alert with strict vigil being maintained at the airport, railway stations and bus terminals.
Meanwhile, Delhi Police on Tuesday registered an FIR under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Explosives Act in connection.
What Probes In Delhi Blast Found So Far
– The preliminary investigation into the car explosion outside Delhi’s Red Fort suggests that it could be an act of terror. Investigators have confirmed that a Hyundai i20 car was packed with explosives and it was deliberately detonated near Gate No.1 of the Red Fort Metro Station.
– Investigations suggest that it was a suicide attack, and there could be a link to the Faridabad module (white collar terror module’), which was busted by the Jammu and Kashmir police.
– Initial probe suggests detonators used in Delhi blast, links with Faridabad terror module, reported PTI, citing sources. Forensic officials who were present at the spot have learnt that a high-end explosive had been used.
– They suspect that the car was laden with both ammonium nitrate and RDX, reported news agency IANS, adding that the car ownership has changed multiple times. The owner of the car was held.
– This is a classic modus operandi that terrorists use to choose a vehicle for SVB-IED (suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device) attacks.
– Officials say that nothing is being ruled out at the moment, while adding that all angles point towards an act of terror.
– Sources say that the car in question was purchased by one Tariq, a resident of Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir.
– The police also suspect that one Dr Umar Mohammad, who was part of the Faridabad module, was present in the car at the time of the explosion, IANS reported. News18, citing sources, reported that two people have been detained in Kashmir – Tariq Ahmed Dar from Samboora, Pulwama and Umar alias Amir.
– A total of four suspects, including the owner of the car, were arrested after the blast.
– According to media reports, the ownership of the car, which was exploded reportedly changed four times – Salman to Devendra, Devendra to Sonu, and finally Sonu to Tariq from Shambhura village in Pulwama.