Delhi Red Fort Car Blast: Full Coverage, Timeline, Suspects, Motive & National Response

A massive car explosion near Delhi’s iconic Red Fort has shaken the nation, triggering one of the largest anti-terror investigations in recent years. The blast, confirmed as a terrorist attack, has now claimed 13 lives, with several injured undergoing treatment at LNJP Hospital.

Over the last 48 hours, multiple agencies — Delhi Police, NIA, IB, and counterterror units — have uncovered a complex network of operatives, international handlers, ammonium nitrate supplies, financial transactions, and a multi-city serial blast plan.

This blog consolidates and explains all major updates, investigations, CCTV findings, political reactions, and future threat assessments in a single authoritative report.

1. The Blast: What Happened Near Red Fort?

Location & Timing

• The explosion occurred outside the Red Fort Metro Station, adjacent to Old Delhi’s busiest zone.

• A white Hyundai i20 registered in Delhi blew up instantly, killing several bystanders.

Forensic Findings

• Traces of ammonium nitrate and ANFO (ammonium nitrate fuel oil) were recovered.

• This matches the 2,000 kg ammonium nitrate seized earlier in Faridabad.

The Bomber Identified

DNA analysis confirmed the bomber was:

• Dr. Umar Nabi Bhat, a medical professional turned radicalized operative.

• CCTV captured him:

  • Walking near Asaf Ali Road minutes before the attack.

  • Visiting a nearby mosque shortly before the detonation.

  • Driving the i20 from Faridabad to Delhi after a 16-hour panic run.

2. The Terror Module: Who Was Behind the Attack?

Investigations have revealed a group referred to as the “Doctor Module”.

Key Details

• Led by Dr. Umar.

• Planned at least 6 blasts across Delhi-NCR on December 6 — Babri Masjid anniversary.

• Over Rs 26 lakh was pooled for explosives, vehicles, and logistics.

• Telegram chats revealed:

  • Multiple targets

  • Plans for coordinated serial attacks

  • International handlers guiding the module

International Angle

Reports indicate:

• A handler codenamed Ukasa, based in Turkey, orchestrated radicalization and planning.

• A key 2022 Turkey visit by Umar strengthened the terror link.

3. Multi-Car Serial Attack: A Bigger Plot Uncovered

NDTV, TOI, and India Today reveal the group’s original plan:

Cars Identified

1. Hyundai i20 — exploded near Red Fort

2. Ford EcoSport — used to transport ammonium nitrate

3. Maruti Brezza — now under search

4. Fourth Unknown Car — part of original plan

Objective

To cause serial blasts across:

• Red Fort

• Connaught Place

• Kashmiri Gate

• Ayodhya Temple & Kashi Vishwanath (as per sources)

New Shocking Detail

Republic TV reports that 32 other vehicles were being kept ready for a multi-city bombing plan.

4. Timeline of Umar's Movement (Mapped via CCTV)

• Leaves Faridabad → terror module busted

• Panic drive for 16 hours

• Seen at mosque in Delhi

• Video shows him in Old Delhi hours before blast

• Reaches Red Fort parking

• Waits 3 hours due to calendar miscalculation

• Car explodes

• Body parts later recovered from New Lajpat Rai Market

5. Death Toll & Casualties

• 13 people have died

• Several more critically injured

• LNJP Hospital treating survivors

• Delhi Police & FSL teams conducting scene recovery

6. Nationwide Impact: Security Tightened Across India

States on High Alert:

• Delhi

• Uttar Pradesh

• Haryana

• Goa

• Telangana (Hyderabad)

Police are checking:

• Abandoned cars

• Guesthouses

• Commuter hubs

• Suspicious financial transactions

7. Political & National Response

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

• Met injured victims at LNJP Hospital.

• Called the attack “deeply painful.”

• Assured: “Agencies will get to the bottom of the conspiracy.”

Home Minister Amit Shah

• Chaired emergency review meetings.

• Ordered agencies to:

  • Track every accomplice

  • Neutralize network

  • Ensure nationwide readiness

Other Quotes

• Govt officially calls it a “terror attack by anti-national forces.”

• Railway, Metro, Airport security upgraded.

8. Evidence Collected So Far

Material Evidence

• Ammonium nitrate residues

• Detonator remains

• Burnt vehicle chassis

• Telegram chats

• Recovered body parts

• Financial ledgers

Digital Evidence

• CCTV from Delhi, CP, Old Delhi, Faridabad

• Phone call records from module members

• International communication logs

9. Motive Behind the Attack

Several outlets indicate:

Primary Motive

Revenge for the Babri Masjid demolition
— planned for December 6.

Secondary Motive

Possible retaliation for:

• Operation Sindoor, India’s anti-terror strike on Pakistani groups.

Targets in Original Plan

• Ayodhya Ram Mandir

• Kashi Vishwanath

• BJP State & Central Offices

• Army installations in New Delhi

10. Ground Reality: What We Still Don’t Know

According to The Wire, key unanswered questions remain:

• Who funded the larger network?

• Who was the mastermind behind Ukasa?

• Where is the Brezza?

• Were sleeper cells activated outside Delhi?

• Were foreign intelligence agencies involved?

11. Social Media & Public Reaction

PM Narendra Modi’s Post

Expressed grief; assured justice.

Amit Shah’s Post

Vowed full retaliation and arrest of every culprit.

Media Footage

TV9 shared visuals linking the blast to 2,900 kg bombs from Faridabad.

12. Human Stories: Lives Interrupted

Newslaundry and others spotlighted:

• People heading home

• Friends on a bike

• A pharmacist who left early
  All victims who never made it back.

Conclusion: A Developing National Security Crisis

The Delhi Red Fort car blast is not an isolated attack but part of a much bigger and more dangerous plot — involving:

• Radicalized professionals

• Foreign handlers

• A multi-city serial bombing plan

• Large ammonium nitrate stockpiles

The quick identification of Umar and detection of multiple vehicles has likely prevented a massive terror catastrophe.

But the investigation is ongoing.

India now faces a critical question:
How deep does this network go, and how many more are involved?

More updates will follow as agencies uncover new leads.