New Delhi, India — Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The massive car explosion that rocked the vicinity of Delhi’s historic Red Fort on the evening of Monday, November 10, 2025, has officially been confirmed as a terror attack. The incident, which occurred at approximately 6:52 PM IST, has tragically resulted in the deaths of at least 13 people and left more than 20 others injured.
The investigation has been swiftly handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), with the Delhi Police registering a case under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the Explosives Act.
💥 The Incident: What We Know
- Time and Location: The high-intensity blast took place at approximately 6:52 PM IST on Monday, November 10, 2025, at the Subhash Marg traffic signal near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station.
- The Vehicle: The explosion originated in a slow-moving Hyundai i20 car bearing a Haryana registration plate. The blast’s force destroyed the primary vehicle and caused an immediate, massive fire that gutted at least six other cars, two e-rickshaws, and one auto-rickshaw.
- Casualties: The death toll currently stands at 13, with over 20 people injured. The victims included pedestrians and occupants of nearby vehicles caught in the peak-hour traffic. The injured are being treated at Lok Nayak Hospital.
- Suspect Identified: Investigators believe the car was being driven by Dr. Umar Nabi, a medical professional from Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, who is suspected to have been killed in the blast. DNA samples have been collected from his family for confirmation.
🚨 Investigation and Security Measures
The probe has revealed significant leads pointing towards a planned terror conspiracy:
- Terror Link Confirmed: Initial intelligence inputs and sources cited by the NIA and Delhi Police suggest the attack was carried out by a module linked to the Pakistan-based militant group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).
- Revenge Plot: The attack is reportedly a retaliatory strike following the extensive damage inflicted on the JeM’s Bahawalpur headquarters during a recent security operation.
- The Suspect’s Panic: Investigators theorize that the suspect, Dr. Umar Nabi, may have triggered the explosive device prematurely out of panic. This pressure mounted after security agencies successfully busted an affiliated terror module in Faridabad, Haryana, just hours before the Delhi blast, seizing nearly 3,000 kg of explosives.
- Wider Targets: Sources indicate the terror module was planning a series of high-profile attacks in Delhi, including landmarks like India Gate and the Constitution Club, in a manner similar to the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
- CCTV Footage: Authorities are examining over 100 CCTV clips, which captured the suspect’s vehicle entering and exiting the Red Fort area before the blast.
🏛️ Official Response and High Alert
Senior government officials have strongly condemned the act, and a massive security dragnet is now in place.
- NIA Takes Over: The Union Home Ministry has officially transferred the case to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for a comprehensive counter-terror probe.
- High Alert Issued: A high alert has been sounded across the National Capital Region (NCR) and several other major states, including Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Haryana. Security has been intensified at airports, metro stations, railway stations, government buildings, and other crowded public places.
- Government Condolences: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have expressed their deepest condolences and assured that every culprit will be “hunted down” and brought to justice.
- Compensation: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced an ex-gratia of ₹10 lakh for the families of those killed in the tragedy.
