Delhi blast case: NIA arrests car owner Aamir Rashid Ali as probe expands to Kashmir and Haryana

Investigators intensify the multi-state probe, detaining the registered car owner and questioning a government medical college doctor linked to suspected terror contacts.

The probe into the explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort has moved into a sharper phase, with investigators widening their search across multiple states. Alongside this, authorities in Jammu and Kashmir are also examining a separate accidental explosion reported at the Nowgam Police Station. Central forensic teams have already inspected both locations.

In a key development, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Aamir Rashid Ali, the registered owner of the car linked to the Delhi incident. The agency has stated that Ali, a resident of Kashmir, allegedly worked with Umar-un-Nabi, identified as a s*icide bomber, to plan a terrorist attack. NIA has also seized another vehicle reportedly associated with Nabi and has initiated a detailed examination to trace its movement and possible role in the plot.

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As part of the investigation into white-collar terror networks, authorities have taken into custody Dr. Priyanka Sharma, a government medical college doctor in Kashmir who hails from Rohtak, Haryana. Her mobile phones and SIM cards have been confiscated and sent to the forensic laboratory for technical analysis. Investigators are probing her suspected links with individuals connected to the case.

Union Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh has stated in Uttar Pradesh that six people have been detained in total in connection with the broader investigation. He confirmed that the NIA has seized materials allegedly intended for terror activity.

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Meanwhile, three doctors and one more detainee, who were held earlier in connection with the Red Fort blast, have been released by NIA officials. The agency has concluded that these four individuals had no role in the incident after detailed questioning and verification.

The investigation remains active, with teams continuing to track communication records, movement of suspects, and the origin of materials recovered during searches.