'Bookworm brother': Umar's family on suspect in Red Fort blast

India Nov 11, 2025

Dr. Mohammad Umar, known for being dedicated to his studies, has been named a suspect in the recent Red Fort blast near Delhi that killed nine and injured over 20 people.
The news has left his family stunned, as they never expected him to be linked to something like this.

Umar's family describes him as a studious person

After the blast, police detained Umar's brothers and mother for questioning about his alleged ties to a Faridabad-based terror module.
His sister-in-law described him as a "bookworm" who was last home two months ago, focused on exams and library time.
The family is struggling to process the accusations.