Who are the suspects in the Delhi Blast 2025 Red Fort explosion? The main suspects in the Delhi Blast 2025 are Dr Umar un Nabi from Pulwama, Dr Muzammil Shakeel from Faridabad, and Dr Shaheen Sayeed from Uttar Pradesh. Investigations by the NIA under the UAPA Act link them to a possible JeM-backed terror network.
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The evening of 10 November 2025 turned into a nightmare for Delhi. What was initially reported as a car explosion near the Red Fort Metro station has now evolved into one of the most serious terror investigations the capital has faced in years.
Latest Key Developments
- The explosion was confirmed to have occurred in a stationary Hyundai i20 car at a traffic signal near Gate 1 of the metro station by the Red Fort. Reuters+2AP News+2
- The case has been formally handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), and the anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) is in place — signalling that the government treats this as a terrorist incident, not just an accident. Al Jazeera+1
- Forensic samples recovered include ammonium nitrate, fuel-oil residues and detonators. Investigators also seized nearly 3,000 kg of explosives in linked raids in Faridabad. www.ndtv.com+1
- CCTV footage has emerged showing the car entering a parking zone adjacent to the Red Fort area hours before the explosion and remaining parked for over three hours. A masked individual was seen near the vehicle. Wikipedia+1
- The Delhi government announced compensation: ₹10 lakh for each deceased victim’s family, ₹5 lakh for those permanently disabled, and ₹2 lakh for seriously injured. Hindustan Times
- High alert remains across Delhi and adjoining states: major transit hubs, metro stations, and heritage zones are under tight security. AP News+1
Who Are The Suspects?
Here’s what is emerging from investigations so far:
1. Dr Umar un Nabi (Pulwama-based doctor)
- The Hyundai i20 used in the blast is reportedly traced to Dr Umar, from Pulwama district in Jammu & Kashmir. Hindustan Times+2Wikipedia+2
- Investigators believe he may have been either the driver or otherwise directly involved with the car’s final movements. www.ndtv.com+1
- His family has reportedly been approached for DNA matching with mutilated remains found at the blast site. Hindustan Times
2. Dr Muzammil Shakeel (Doctor, Faridabad/Al Falah University link)
- Muzammil is said to have admitted during questioning that he and Umar had re-cced the Red Fort area in January (ahead of Republic Day) and had plans for a target on Diwali. www.ndtv.com
- He is linked to the Faridabad explosive seizure and the so-called “white-collar terror module” being investigated. www.ndtv.com+1
3. Dr Shaheen Sayeed (UP doctor, Jaish-e-Mohammad women-cell link)
- A key female suspect in the case, Dr Shaheen is reportedly tasked with setting up the women’s wing of the Pakistan-based terror group Jaish‑e‑Mohammad (JeM) inside India. The Times of India
- The investigation suggests her role is more organisational than frontline — raising questions of network depth.
Timeline & Suspect Actions
- Early January 2025: Umar and Muzammil allegedly reconnoitred the Red Fort area, mapping routes and security presence. www.ndtv.com+1
- Diwali 2025 (forecast): Investigators believe the original plan was to strike a crowded place during Diwali; the Red Fort may have been a backup or alternate target. www.ndtv.com
- 10 Nov 2025, ~6:52 pm: The car explodes near a traffic signal by the metro station, hours after being parked. Wikipedia+1
- Post-blast: Raids in Faridabad lead to seizure of explosives, arrests of doctors, tracing of network. www.ndtv.com+1
- “White-collar” terror module: Instead of only foot-soldier militants, the involvement of professionals (doctors) suggests a layered, networked terror design rather than isolated act. The Times of India+1
- Explosives magnitude: 3,000 kg seizures imply capacity for far more destructive operations. If just a fraction was used in the Red Fort blast, the planned scale was likely much larger. www.ndtv.com
- Symbolic target: The Red Fort is a national emblem. A successful strike there sends a message beyond casualties — it’s a strike at identity and state symbolism.
- Methodology: Long parking, masked driver, pre-planning, explosive stockpile — all visible components of organised terror rather than opportunistic violence.
What To Watch Next
- Official confirmation on group-/network-identity: Will investigators name JeM, or another group? Will Pakistani links be officially stated?
- Forensic results: Car parts, DNA, explosive residue matching will provide solid evidence.
- Arrests and interrogations: Especially among the medical professionals and others tied to the Faridabad module.
- Security response: How Delhi and national agencies adjust monument security, traffic controls, parking norms, urban surveillance.
Final Word
The Red Fort blast has shifted from “terrible incident” to high-stakes terror investigation. With professionals involved, massive explosives seized, and plans for major targets uncovered — this isn’t just a local crime, it’s national vulnerability revealed.
As updates flow, your blog (and your readers) need to stay ahead of the story, not behind it.
FAQs
Q1. Who are the main suspects in the Delhi Blast 2025?
The NIA has identified three key suspects:
Dr Umar un Nabi (Pulwama, J&K): Registered owner of the Hyundai i20 used in the blast.
Dr Muzammil Shakeel (Faridabad): Allegedly planned and conducted surveillance near Red Fort.
Dr Shaheen Sayeed (Uttar Pradesh): Accused of helping set up a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) support cell in India.
(Times of India)
Q2. What have investigators found so far?
Forensic teams recovered two types of explosives, live cartridges, and fragments of detonators from the site.
Linked raids in Faridabad uncovered 3,000 kg of explosive material, suggesting the Red Fort blast was part of a larger terror plan.
(NDTV)
Q3. What is the role of the NIA in the Delhi Blast 2025 investigation?
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is leading the probe under the UAPA anti-terror law, tracking both local and cross-border links.
Officials are examining whether JeM or other extremist groups provided funding or remote instructions.
(Al Jazeera)
Q4. Were there more planned attacks linked to this blast?
Yes. According to NDTV, suspects had initially planned strikes on Republic Day and Diwali, but the Red Fort blast occurred earlier — possibly as a backup or rushed execution of the larger plan.
Q5. What steps has the Delhi government taken since the blast?
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta has announced ₹10 lakh compensation for families of the deceased, ₹5 lakh for the permanently injured, and ₹2 lakh for serious injuries.
Security has been increased across tourist hubs, metro stations, and public gatherings.
(Times of India)
Q6. Is there a confirmed terror group behind the Delhi Blast 2025?
As of now, no group has officially claimed responsibility. However, multiple agencies are examining links to Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and other Pakistan-based outfits.
(The Hindu)
Q7. How does this affect Delhi’s security and tourism?
Red Fort and nearby metro stations remain under tight security. Tourism has dipped, and local businesses report reduced footfall.
Experts say the blast has exposed vulnerabilities in urban surveillance and monument protection systems.
(Reuters)
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