Delhi blast: DNA test confirms J&K doctor drove explosive-laden i20
What's the story
A DNA test has confirmed that Dr. Umar Un Nabi, a Kashmiri doctor, was driving the i20 when it exploded at a traffic signal near Delhi's Red Fort on November 10. The explosion killed at least 13 people, including Nabi, whose body was blown apart, and injured dozens more. The blast also damaged shopfronts and caused panic in Old Delhi, one of the capital's busiest areas.
Evidence revealed
Investigators had suspected Dr. Nabi was the bomber
While investigators had suspected Dr. Nabi was the bomber, as he bought the white Hyundai i20 used in the attack just 11 days before the explosion, they were unsure of his identity until now. DNA samples from his family members in Kashmir's Pulwama matched with human remains found in the car, confirming his identity as the driver of the vehicle that exploded, India Today reported, citing sources.
Module connection
Officials now link Dr. Nabi to a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) logistics
Officials have now linked Dr. Nabi to a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) logistics module operating between Faridabad, Lucknow, and South Kashmir. The group allegedly included nine to 10 members, among them five to six doctors, who used their medical credentials to procure chemicals and materials for explosives. Police say Dr. Nabi had been missing since November 9, after raids recovered nearly 2,900kg of ammonium nitrate from a Faridabad warehouse near Al-Falah University.
Radicalization revealed
Investigation has also uncovered that Dr. Nabi and another suspect
The investigation has also uncovered that Dr. Nabi and another suspect, Dr. Muzammil Ganaie, had traveled to Turkey, where their handlers are suspected to be operating. Their passports show travel to the country shortly after they joined certain Telegram groups. Investigators have tracked the radicalization of a "doctors' module" to two Telegram groups, one of which is reportedly run by JeM handler Umar bin Khattab in Pakistan. Officials believe the group planned an act similar to 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.
Continued search
Authorities are on high alert as they continue to search
Authorities are on high alert as they continue to search for others linked to this module. The investigation has also revealed plans by these suspects to target crowded areas during Diwali, which were not executed. Multiple agencies, including the Delhi Police Special Cell, J&K Police, and Uttar Pradesh ATS are involved in this ongoing probe into the terror module based in Faridabad.