Why did the Delhi Red Fort explode? Is the suicide attack in the car of Dr. Omar and JeM network true? The recovery of ammonium nitrate and explosives spread panic in the capital, Delhi and J&K police are investigating from every angle.
New Delhi. A massive explosion occurred on Monday evening near the Red Fort, the most famous historical site of the capital. The explosion was so powerful that the glass panes of nearby vehicles were broken and the glass panes of the Red Fort metro station were also damaged. Nine people died and 20 were injured in the blast. Initial investigation revealed that ammonium nitrate, fuel oil and detonator were used in the blast. Even before this blast, about 360 kg of ammonium nitrate and bomb making equipment were recovered from the rented house of a suspected Kashmiri doctor, Dr. Umar, in Faridabad. AK-47 rifle was also found from the spot. According to the police, Dr. Umar is said to be the leader of this JeM terrorist network and was evading arrest.
Was it a suicide attack or part of some bigger conspiracy?
According to the police, the blast took place in a moving Hyundai i20 car in which three people were traveling. Eyewitnesses said that the explosion was so loud that they could not hear anything for several minutes. Police are also investigating whether it was a suicide bomber attack or someone else carried it out. Delhi Police and J&K Police are now investigating this matter from every angle along with other central agencies. They have started scanning CCTV footage to find out the tracking route of the car owner and the suspects.
How were ammonium nitrate and explosives connected to this blast?
According to sources, a huge quantity of ammonium nitrate, IED making equipment and weapons were recovered from Dr. Umar’s rented house in Faridabad. The attack took place near the Red Fort a few hours after the blast. Police are investigating the connection to see if the same explosives were used in the car blast.
How deep is the involvement of JeM network in this blast?
Dr. Umar is said to be involved in the JeM terrorist conspiracy. Police are also investigating whether this attack was just his plan or part of a larger network. This incident that took place in the capital is creating fear and suspense among the city residents.
Security situation in Delhi after the blast
After the blast, high alert was issued in Delhi. Police increased security at border posts and intensified checking of all vehicles. Chandni Chowk market and surrounding areas were closed. People were seen running in chaos after the blast. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took stock of the situation and expressed grief over the dead. Opposition parties have demanded a complete and speedy investigation into the incident.
What are the police finding from CCTV and mobile data?
Police are scanning CCTV footage to trace the route of the car before the blast. Information about any suspicious activity before the incident is being collected from local people and eyewitnesses. Mobile dump data and dossiers of suspected terrorists are also being scanned for investigation.
Could there be more danger in the capital?
After the blast, the question arises whether this attack was the plan of Dr. Omar alone or there is a bigger conspiracy hidden behind it. High alert and security have been increased in the capital, but common people are still in panic.